chum (n.)

  1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

    [ Syn: buddy , brother , crony , pal , sidekick ]

  2. bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish

  3. a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish

    [ Syn: chum salmon , oncorhynchus keta ]

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