lug·worm (l g wûrm )n. Any of various segmented, burrowing marine worms of the genus Arenicola, especially A. marina, often used as fishing bait. Also called lobworm. [Origin unknown.] |
lugworm [ˈlʌgˌwɜːm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any polychaete worm of the genus Arenicola, living in burrows on sandy shores and having tufted gills: much used as bait by fishermen Sometimes shortened to lug Also called lobworm
[of uncertain origin]
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| Noun | 1. |  lugworm - marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing baitclass Polychaeta, Polychaeta - marine annelid worms polychaete, polychaete worm, polychete, polychete worm - chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles |
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