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night crawler

noun

Definition of NIGHT CRAWLER

:  earthworm; especially :  a large earthworm found on the soil surface at night and used for fish bait
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First Known Use of NIGHT CRAWLER

1924
NIGHT CRAWLER Defined for Kids

night crawler

noun night crawl·er \ˈnīt-ˌkr-lər\

Definition of NIGHT CRAWLER for Kids

:  earthworm

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