"stinkbait" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stinkbaits [plural]
Etymology: stink + bait Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stink|bait}} stink + bait Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} stinkbait (countable and uncountable, plural stinkbaits)
  1. (fishing) A form of bait composed of malodorous ingredients, designed to attract fish (primarily catfish) that hunt by scent. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Fishing
    Sense id: en-stinkbait-en-noun-lDSJlNhp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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