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topwater

topwater

7.6
Staying on the water surface to attract fish
  • adjective
  • Jargon
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  • Many fishermen find topwater action exciting because they can see the fish strike.

Examples

  • He prefers using topwater lures when fishing for bass at dawn.

  • Have you ever tried topwater fishing?

  • The angler demonstrated a topwater technique to attract fish near the surface.

  • I prefer using topwater lures during summer.

  • When fishing in calm waters, he often chooses topwater lures for their effectiveness at attracting fish.

  • The guide explained how to use topwater techniques to entice fish lurking right below the surface.

  • Many anglers enjoy experimenting with topwater methods, as they provide a thrilling way to catch fish.

How High

topwater
  • Jargon
7.6
subsurface
6 6.3

Surface Forms

topwater positive

Morphology

topwater = top + water (transparent) = top + water

Meaning is directly derived from 'top' + 'water' to indicate the surface/upper part of the water, which is obvious to learners.

Etymology

The word topwater comes from the two simple parts top ('highest part') and water ('water'), so it literally means 'on the surface of the water'. That's why topwater lures or techniques stay on or near the water's surface to attract fish.