Baitfish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Baitfish is a noun meaning (fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish.
Meaning
(fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish.
More Meanings
- (fishing) Fish that can be caught using bait.
Example Sentences
He said increased baitfish numbers after an upwelling of nutrient-rich water three years ago had contributed to the increase in shark numbers.
Word Forms
- baitfishes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bait, decoy, lure, baitfishery, baitfishing, minnow.
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