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noun

Adams

A-duhmz
noun
1
A style of dry fishing fly commonly used to catch trout.
"He tied an Adams onto his line before casting into the stream."

How to Use Adams

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly known as a surname, but among anglers it also refers to a specific pattern of trout fly.

When to use it

The fishing sense is specialized and mainly used by anglers.

Word Forms

Adamses plural, Adamses plural

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