The Old Man and the Sea: Vocabulary Words

Martin M. (United States of America)
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  1. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  2. coil
    a round shape formed by a series of connected loops
  3. current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
  4. dorsal
    on or near the back of an animal or organ
  5. erosion
    the process of wearing or grinding something down
  6. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  7. fillet
    a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
  8. furl
    form into a cylinder by rolling
  9. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  10. harpoon
    a spear with a barbed point for catching large fish
  11. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
  12. lurch
    move suddenly or as if unable to control one's movements
  13. marlin
    large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes
  14. phosphorescence
    the emission of light without heat
  15. plankton
    aggregate of small organisms that float or drift in water
  16. plummet
    drop sharply
  17. precision
    the quality of being exact
  18. skiff
    a small boat propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
  19. stern
    serious and harsh in manner or behavior
  20. teeter
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
  21. tension
    the action of stretching something tight
Created on Wed Nov 26 13:32:40 EST 2008

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