snell

/snɛl/

adjective

  1. 1

    Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.

  2. 2

    Quick-witted; witty.

  3. 3

    Harsh; severe.

noun

  1. 1

    A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.

verb

  1. 1

    To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.

    Can you show me how to snell a hook?

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