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downrigger

down·rig·ger
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doun-rig-er]
    • /ˈdaʊnˌrɪg ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doun-rig-er]
    • /ˈdaʊnˌrɪg ər/

Definitions of downrigger word

  • noun downrigger a fishing line used in trolling that is attached to a weighted cable in order to put lures or bait at a specific depth under a boat, usually near the floor. 1
  • noun downrigger (fishing) A large reel of heavily weighted steel wire fishing line used to fish with trolled bait at great depths. 1

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Parts of speech for Downrigger

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downrigger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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