Drail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɹeɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drail is a noun meaning (fishing) A hook with a lead shank.
Meaning
(fishing) A hook with a lead shank.
More Meanings
- (fishing) The piece of lead around the shank of such a hook.
- The iron bow of a plough from which the traces draw.
- (fishing, obsolete, intransitive) To trawl.
Example Sentences
drailing for mackerel
Word Forms
- drails
- drailing
- drailed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dropline, dragnet, downrigger, hook, fishhook, baithook.
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