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Definition of launce in English: launcenoun lɑːnslanslɔns another term for sand eel Example sentencesExamples - Foods eaten include: whiting, herring, haddock; sand launces; insects; crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans; annelids; mollusks; fish eggs; and in certain cases, echinoderms.
- A whole launce with the head and tail clipped off is excellent.
- Wouldn't south-west anglers want to put out launce and mackerel baits for tope and rays at distance?
- The smaller live sandeels instead of the massive launce will sometimes work better and you always have the chance of a cracking pollack.
- The only species of fish that would be ineligible were sea trout, mackerel, launce and herring.
Origin Early 17th century: early variant of lance (because of its shape). Definition of launce in US English: launcenounlɔnslôns another term for sand eel Example sentencesExamples - A whole launce with the head and tail clipped off is excellent.
- The only species of fish that would be ineligible were sea trout, mackerel, launce and herring.
- Wouldn't south-west anglers want to put out launce and mackerel baits for tope and rays at distance?
- Foods eaten include: whiting, herring, haddock; sand launces; insects; crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans; annelids; mollusks; fish eggs; and in certain cases, echinoderms.
- The smaller live sandeels instead of the massive launce will sometimes work better and you always have the chance of a cracking pollack.
Origin Early 17th century: early variant of lance (because of its shape). |