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View synonyms for sniggle
sniggle
[ snig-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
, snig·gled, snig·gling.
- to fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their lurking places.
verb (used with object)
, snig·gled, snig·gling.
- to catch by sniggling.
sniggle
/ ˈsnɪɡəl /
verb
- intr to fish for eels by dangling or thrusting a baited hook into cavities
- tr to catch (eels) by sniggling
noun
- the baited hook used for sniggling eels
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Derived Forms
- ˈsniggler, noun
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Other Words From
- snig·gler [snig, -ler], noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sniggle1
C17: from C15 snig young eel
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