Sprat

usgb/spræt/
noun

A small type of fish often used as bait in fishing.

He used sprat as bait to catch the larger fish.
Visual representation of "sprat" - A small type of fish often used as bait in fishing

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  • use sprat as bait
  • can of sprats
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Fishing Terminology

The word 'sprat' is often used in the context of fishing to describe small fish.

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Anglers were comparing the size of their sprats.
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Literal Size

'Sprat' literally refers to a small-sized fish, highlighting their insignificance in size.

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The sprat struggled against the current.
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Metaphoric Use

Used metaphorically, 'sprat' suggests something is a means to a larger end.

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He considered the small job a sprat to secure the bigger contract.
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