"worm charming" meaning in All languages combined

See worm charming on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Humorous variation on snake charming. Etymology templates: {{m|en|snake charming}} snake charming Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} worm charming (uncountable)
  1. The process of attracting earthworms from the ground, either to collect fishing bait or as a competition. Wikipedia link: worm charming Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-worm_charming-en-noun-90kCwEQ7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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