Definition of "snell"
- adjective
Active, brisk or nimble; Lively.
Quick, sudden; Sharp.
Quick-witted; Witty.
Harsh; Severe.
- noun
A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.
- verb
To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.
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