nightcrawler

[US]/[ˈnaɪtˌkrɔːlər]/
[UK]/[ˈnaɪtˌkrɔːlər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of large, predatory earthworm.; A person who searches for and collects nightcrawlers (earthworms) for use as fishing bait.; A person who works at night, especially one who does so to earn a living.
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Phrases & Collocations

nightcrawler hunting

find nightcrawlers

nightcrawler bait

using nightcrawlers

nightcrawler farm

catching nightcrawlers

big nightcrawler

nightcrawler worm

nightcrawlers thrive

store nightcrawlers

Example Sentences

the nightcrawler wriggled through the damp soil.

he found a large nightcrawler while gardening.

nightcrawlers are excellent bait for fishing.

the children collected nightcrawlers for their project.

we dug up several nightcrawlers in the backyard.

the owl hunted for nightcrawlers in the grass.

he kept the nightcrawlers in a ventilated container.

nightcrawlers thrive in dark and moist environments.

the fisherman carefully stored his nightcrawler supply.

we used a flashlight to find the nightcrawlers.

the gardener needed nightcrawlers for composting.

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