baitfish

bait·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beyt-fish]
- /ˈbeɪtˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beyt-fish]
- /ˈbeɪtˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of baitfish word

noun baitfish any small fish used as bait for larger fish 3
noun baitfish any of various small fishes used commonly as bait in fishing 3
noun plural baitfish a small fish that is a source of food for a larger fish: Fishermen knew the presence of baitfish meant plenty of bass nearby. 1
noun plural baitfish Angling. any small fish, as a minnow or shiner, used as bait. 1
noun baitfish (fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish. 0

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baitfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

baitfish usage trend in Literature

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