| 单词 | angel minnow |
| 释义 | > as lemmasangel minnow 11. Angling. A revolving lure or artificial bait made to resemble a small fish. In full angel minnow; see minnow n. 4. Now rare. [Perhaps originally with reference to the surname Angel of its inventor or popularizer.] ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > hunting > fishing > fishing-tackle > means of attracting fish > [noun] > bait > spinning bait angel1867 propellera1884 spinnera1884 whirl1888 toby1969 1867 Penrith Observer 9 Apr. 4/1 (advt.) A Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, including Fishing Rods,..the London-plated reel lines, and the celebrated ‘angel’ minnow. 1877 Bell's Life in London 27 Oct. 5/1 A heavy jerk on the ‘angel’..announced a fish. 1938 K. Dawson Mod. Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing v. 72 The man who invented the devon, or as it was originally called..the angel, minnow, conferred an immense benefit on angling humanity. < as lemmas |
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