MINNOW

Minnow

Minnow is a general term used to refer to small freshwater and saltwater fish, especially those used as bait fish or for fishing bait. More specifically, it refers to small freshwater fish of the carp family. They are also known in Ireland as pinkeens and in Newfoundland as sparny tickles.

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minnow

Noun

  1. A small freshwater fish of the carp family.
  2. More generally, any small fish.
  3. A low-level team, in comparison to their opponents.

Verb

  1. to fish minnows
  2. to fish (especially trout) using a minnow as bait


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