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Meaning of hellgramite
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hellgramite (n.)
The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera.
hellgramite Sentence Examples
- The angler observed the hellgramite twitching vigorously as he placed it on the hook.
- The riverbanks were teeming with hellgrammites, providing an ample food source for the fish.
- The iridescent hellgramite wriggled furiously when the fisherman lifted it from the streambed.
- The children marveled at the size and ferocity of the hellgramite they discovered under a submerged rock.
- The hellgramite's sharp mandibles left painful pinpricks on the fisherman's fingers.
- The hellgrammite's predatory instincts made it a formidable adversary for smaller aquatic creatures.
- The researchers identified the presence of hellgrammites as an indicator of a healthy stream ecosystem.
- The sight of the hellgrammite crawling across the hand sent a shiver down the fisherman's spine.
- The hellgrammite served as a potent bait for catfish, attracting them with its irresistible odor.
- The hellgrammite's ability to endure harsh conditions made it a resilient creature in the aquatic environment.
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The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera.
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The angler observed the hellgramite twitching vigorously as he placed it on the hook.
The riverbanks were teeming with hellgrammites, providing an ample food source for the fish.
The iridescent hellgramite wriggled furiously when the fisherman lifted it from the streambed.
The children marveled at the size and ferocity of the hellgramite they discovered under a submerged rock.
