baitfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • (fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish.
  • (fishing) Fish that can be caught using bait.

Etymology

Compound from English bait + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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