snell

Definitions


[snɛl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short line of gut or horsehair by which a fish hook is attached to a longer line


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: of unknown origin


[snɛl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- tie or fasten (a hook) to a line
(e.g: a snelled or long-shanked hook)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: of unknown origin




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