English Dictionary

baitfish

noun

(fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish. / (fishing) Fish that can be caught using bait.

The baitfish swam in the shallow water.

意味（1）

(fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish.

He said increased baitfish numbers after an upwelling of nutrient-rich water three years ago had contributed to the increase in shark numbers.

意味（2）

(fishing) Fish that can be caught using bait.