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 notesIn 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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He tied an _____ onto his line before casting into the stream.