backtroll

English

verb
Definitions
  • (angling) To fish by trolling with the boat's motor in reverse, minimising movement of the boat.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English troll (grotesque creature which lives in hills under bridges, person who provokes others for personal amusement to cause disruption).

Origin

English

troll

Gloss

grotesque creature which lives in hills under bridges, person who provokes others for personal amusement to cause disruption

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