bait
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
coil
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
current
occurring in or belonging to the present time
dorsal
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
erosion
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
fathom
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
fillet
a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
furl
form into a cylinder by rolling
harbor
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harpoon
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
humility
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
lurch
walk as if unable to control one's movements
marlin
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
phosphorescence
a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased
plankton
the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water
precision
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
skiff
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
stern
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
teeter
move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
tension
the action of stretching something tight
