Hellgrammiate (Noun)
Meaning
Large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hellgrammite was carefully hooked and cast into the water in hopes of catching a large fish.
- Anglers often use hellgrammites as bait due to their large size and irresistible movement.
- He gently placed the hellgrammite on the hook, trying not to injure it.
- Hellgrammites are often found in fast-moving streams and rivers, making them a popular choice for fishing.
- The large hellgrammite wiggled and squirmed on the end of the line, enticing a nearby fish to take a bite.