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[syn: lugworm, lug, lobworm]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Lobworm \Lob"worm`\, n. (Zool.)
The lugworm.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Lugworm \Lug"worm`\, n. [1st lug + worm.] (Zool.)
A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of
tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found
burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and
is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also
lobworm, and baitworm.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
lobworm
n 1: marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side
of the back; often used for fishing bait [syn: lugworm,
lug, lobworm]