lugworm

/ˌlʌgˈwʌrm/
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Other forms: lugworms

Definitions of lugworm
  1. noun
    marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait
    synonyms: lobworm, lug
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    type of:
    polychaete, polychaete worm, polychete, polychete worm
    chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles
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