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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait wordnet
3. 3
   Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola; black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).

Synonyms

All synonyms

lobwormblow lugwormlobwormlugsandworm

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

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

Related phrases

low tide

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