1. a fishing vessel that uses longlines (long cables with many baited hooks) to catch fish
Usage: nautical; commercial fishing
2. a person who operates or works on a longliner
Usage: nautical; commercial fishing

Examples

• The longliner set out at dawn with thousands of hooks ready for the day's catch.
• Modern longliners use GPS and sonar to locate fish more efficiently.
• He worked as a longliner for fifteen years before retiring from commercial fishing.
• The crew of the longliner hauled in the lines after eight hours at sea.
• Environmental groups have raised concerns about the impact of longliners on certain fish populations.
• A typical longliner can carry enough bait and line for multiple fishing operations.