Angleworm: meaning, definitions and examples
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angleworm
[ ˈæŋɡəlˌwərm ]
in gardening
A long, slender worm commonly found in soil, often used as bait for fishing.
Synonyms
earthworm, fishing worm, nightcrawler
Examples of usage
- Anglers often use angleworms as bait when fishing.
- The angleworm wriggled in the soil, attracting the attention of the fish.
Translations
Translations of the word "angleworm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 minhoca
🇮🇳 कोचीन कीड़ा
🇩🇪 Regenwurm
🇮🇩 cacing tanah
🇺🇦 дощовий черв'як
🇵🇱 dżdżownica
🇯🇵 ミミズ
🇫🇷 ver de terre
🇪🇸 lombriz
🇹🇷 toprak solucanı
🇰🇷 지렁이
🇸🇦 دودة الأرض
🇨🇿 žížala
🇸🇰 dážďovka
🇨🇳 蚯蚓
🇸🇮 deževnik
🇮🇸 regnormur
🇰🇿 жер қүрты
🇬🇪 წვიმის ჭია
🇦🇿 torpaq soxulcanı
🇲🇽 lombriz
Etymology
The term 'angleworm' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'angle' (referring to fishing with a hook and line) and 'worm'. It has been used to describe both the earthworm used as bait in fishing and as a playful nickname for a person. The word has evolved over time to symbolize both the creature in the soil and a term of endearment or jest.