troll

Definition

  • n. (Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
  • n. a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling
  • n. angling by drawing a baited line through the water

Word forms

Present participle
trolling
Past tense
trolled
Past participle
trolled
Third person singular
trolls

Example sentences

  1. vi.

    We decided to troll along the river, hoping to catch some fish.

  2. vt.

    He loves to troll the line while waiting for a big catch.

  3. n.

    The troll of the fishing line was smooth as we waited for a bite.