scoad

/ˈskoʊ.æd/

Definitions

1. verb

to catch or hook a fish, especially one that is not biting.

“The angler scoaded a small trout from the river.”

2. verb, transitive

to catch or hook (a fish or other animal) using a hook or other device.

“The fisherman tried to scoad a big bass from the lake.”

3. verb, intransitive

to be caught or hooked on a fishing hook.

“The fish scoaded on the hook and started to struggle.”

Synonyms

  • catch
  • hook

Antonyms

  • escape
  • miss