Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A trolling-spoon; a revolving metallic lure for the capture of certain kinds of fish, used in trolling; a spinner or propeller.
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Examples
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A chub was taken in the Bain, in 1898, with the spoon-bait, weighing 4lb. 10oz.
Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter James Conway Walter
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Cecil, paddling her canoe, with a trolling-line out at the end of it, and Bluebell rowing a boat, while Lilla fished with a very especial spoon-bait of her own devising.
Bluebell A Novel Mrs. George Croft Huddleston
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In the morning Holmes discovered that we had come without our spoon-bait for jack, which absolved us from fishing for the day.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1927
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In the morning Holmes discovered that we had come without our spoon-bait for jack, which absolved us from fishing for the day.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1927
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In the morning Holmes discovered that we had come without our spoon-bait for jack, which absolved us from fishing for the day.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1927
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In the morning Holmes discovered that we had come without our spoon-bait for jack, which absolved us from fishing for the day.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1927
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Leaning over the side, the Prodigal was dragging a spoon-bait to catch the monster trout that lived in those depths.
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She had heard the bell ring, and trusted that at the other end of the wire there might be one of those fatuous young men who nibbled at that wire like foolish fish round a gilt spoon-bait.
With Edged Tools Henry Seton Merriman 1882
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"Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig George Manville Fenn 1870
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"I don't think you will need them," said the mate, as he finished attaching a spoon-bait to Jack's line; "the current will carry the bait right through the shoal."
Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870
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