What is another word for Chumming?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈʌmɪŋ] (IPA)

Chumming is a term used in fishing where bait is thrown into the water to attract fish. But what other words can be used instead of chumming? Baiting is a general term used in fishing to refer to the use of bait to attract fish. Luring is also a term used when fishing for larger, predatory fish by dragging bait behind a moving boat. Enticing is another word that can be used in place of chumming, as it suggests the use of tempting bait or lures to attract fish. Whatever word is used, the goal is the same: to attract fish to hook and reel them in.

Synonyms for Chumming:

What are the hypernyms for Chumming?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    bait, fishing, Attracting Animals, Lure Techniques, outdoors activities.

Usage examples for Chumming

"You know Irma and Susan Atwell used to be best friends until they began Chumming with Mignon and Muriel.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
"Been hunting the buffalo and Chumming up with his old friend, Spotted Bull," said Arkroyd.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice
Cyril expressed his opinion that she had been a softy, that those creatures weren't worth while Chumming up with, and they couldn't have much sense, and it didn't matter, after all, what they thought or did.
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann

Related words: chumming the water, chumming baits, chumming palms, catch bait shrimp, chumming for sharks, chumming for tuna, chumming trailer, chumming with bait

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