What does angleworm mean?
Angleworm means (Northern US) An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish..
Angleworm
/ˈæŋ.ɡəlˌwɜɹm/ · noun
Meaning
(Northern US) An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish..
Example Sentences
A bird came down the walk : / He did not know I saw ; / He bit an angle-worm in halves / And ate the fellow, raw.
He turned again to where his clan In one astounding tangle With eager haste together ran To slay the helpless angle
Synonyms for angleworm
Antonyms for angleworm
Related Words
Word Forms
- angleworms
- angle worm
- angle-worm
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for angleworm?
Common synonyms include nightwalker, earthworm, wiggler, dew worm.
What is the opposite of angleworm?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use angleworm in a sentence?
A bird came down the walk : / He did not know I saw ; / He bit an angle-worm in halves / And ate the fellow, raw.
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