noun
- plural of clamworm; marine worms of the family Nereididae, commonly used as bait for fishing
Usage: chiefly North American; also called sandworms or bloodworms in some regions
Examples
- The fisherman dug up clamworms from the mudflats to use as bait.
- Clamworms are popular for saltwater fishing along the Atlantic coast.
- These clamworms wriggle actively in the bait bucket.
- Local bait shops sell fresh clamworms every morning.
- The striped bass were attracted to the clamworms we cast into the water.