Angleworm

noun

1. A worm, such as an earthworm, that is used as bait in fishing.
2. A worm used for bait in angling; an earthworm.
3. A earthworm of the genus Lumbricus, frequently used by anglers for bait. See earthworm.
4. An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish.
5. terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers