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- noun The
aquatic larval form of thedobsonfly , having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominentpincers , prized as fishbait . - noun fishing A
lure designed to mimic a hellgramite.
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Examples
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When the river is rising, or the water is clouded with mud or drift, bass scorn all surface-diet; but the live minnow or crawfish, hellgramite or fish-worm, will capture them on trout-line or hook attached to the soul-absorbing bob.
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