ragworm

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Definition of ragworm in English English dictionary

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

{i} (Canadian) clamworm, fragmented predatory marine worm that digs a hole in sand or mud (used as bait by fishermen)

Hyphenation

rag·worm

Synonyms

clam worm, sandworm

Etymology

() rag +‎ worm