: any of a genus (Arenicola) of marine polychaete worms that have a row of tufted gills along each side of the back and are used for bait
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Recent Examples on the WebThe lugworm, a slimy red-tinged critter that is often used as fishing bait, can be found on beaches across the British Isles and northwest Europe. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 25 Oct. 2017