angleworms
|an-gle-worms|
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/ˈæŋɡəlˌwɜrmz/
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/ˈæŋɡəlˌwɜːmz/
(angleworm)
earthworm used as fishing bait
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angleworm' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'angle' (meaning 'fishhook') and 'worm', where 'angle' referred to fishing.
Historical Evolution
'Angleworm' was formed in English from the words 'angle' (fishhook) and 'worm', and has been used since the 19th century to refer to earthworms used as bait.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a worm used for fishing bait', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'angleworm', which refers to a type of earthworm, especially those used as bait in fishing.
Fishermen often use angleworms as bait.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 21:51