"baitcasting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: bait + casting Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bait|casting}} bait + casting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} baitcasting (uncountable)
  1. (fishing) A form of casting in which the weight of the bait pulls the fishing line off of the spool (subject to some control by thumb pressure) Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fishing
    Sense id: en-baitcasting-en-noun-GK0QDVDX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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