What does "lugworm" mean?

Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola; especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.

What is a synonym for "lugworm"?

Common synonyms include: anatomy, arenicolid worm, bait source, fisheries resource, lobworm, lug.

Lugworm

noun

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Noun

1
Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola; especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.
"The lugworms were shorter and lighter, with hispid gills and mucus-coloured tails."
2
marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait wordnet
3
Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola; black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).

Synonyms

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anatomy arenicolid worm bait source fisheries resource lobworm lug

Antonyms

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earthworm terrestrial worm

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"The lugworms were shorter and lighter, with hispid gills and mucus-coloured tails."

Etymology

From lug (“anything that moves slowly”) + worm.

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