troll
Noun
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(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains (synset 109525613)
referred to in: folklore - the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culturedomain region: scandinavia - a group of culturally related countries in northern Europe; Finland and Iceland are sometimes considered Scandinavianis a type of: mythical creature, mythical monster - a monster renowned in folklore and myth
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A partsong in which voices follow each other;
One voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time (synset 107067129)"they enjoyed singing rounds"is a type of: partsong - a song with two or more voice partssame as: round -
A fisherman's lure that is used in trolling (synset 104494190)
"he used a spinner as his troll"is a type of: fish lure, fisherman's lure - (angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers
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Angling by drawing a baited line through the water (synset 100455517)
is a type of: angling - fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)same as: trolling
Verb
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Circulate, move around (synset 202048452)
is a type of: circle - move in a circular path above (someone or something)
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Cause to move round and round (synset 201891447)
"The child trolled her hoop"
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Sing the parts of (a round) in succession (synset 201735458)
referred to in: music - musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)is a type of: sing - deliver by singing
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Angle with a hook and line drawn through the water (synset 201144189)
is a type of: angle - fish with a hook
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Sing loudly and without inhibition (synset 201051245)
is a type of: sing - produce tones with the voice
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Praise or celebrate in song (synset 200829262)
"All tongues shall troll you"is a type of: praise - express approval of
- Speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice (synset 200747369)
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