lugworm

Any of various burrowing marine annelid worms of the genus Arenicola, especially A. marina, often used as fishing bait.

An annelid of the family Arenicolidæ, inhabiting the sea-shore.

A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm.

A large marine annelid worm of the species Arenicola marina, whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.

marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait