noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A polychaete worm in the genus Nereis or the family Nereididae, often used as bait in fishing.

   "Both sides of the ragworms’ bodies were lined with legs through which they breathed."

Synonyms

All synonyms

clam wormclam wormnereidnereidsandworm

Example

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"Both sides of the ragworms’ bodies were lined with legs through which they breathed."

Etymology

From rag + worm.

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