sniggle
[ snig-uhl ]
verb (used without object),snig·gled, snig·gling.
to fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their lurking places.
verb (used with object),snig·gled, snig·gling.
to catch by sniggling.
Origin of sniggle
1Other words from sniggle
- snig·gler [snig-ler], /ˈsnɪg lər/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for sniggle
sniggle
/ (ˈsnɪɡəl) /
verb
(intr) to fish for eels by dangling or thrusting a baited hook into cavities
(tr) to catch (eels) by sniggling
noun
the baited hook used for sniggling eels
Origin of sniggle
1C17: from C15 snig young eel
Derived forms of sniggle
- sniggler, noun
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