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adams

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈædəmz// adams

n. a type of artificial fly used in fishing that looks like a small insect. It is very popular because it works well in many different rivers and lakes.

n. a versatile dry fly pattern used in fly fishing to imitate various species of mayflies or midges. Characterised by its grey body and grizzly hackle, it is considered a generalist imitation rather than a specific species match.


SIMPLE

He tied an Adams to his line before casting into the river.

CONTEXTUAL

When the specific insect hatch is difficult to identify, many anglers rely on an Adams to attract trout.

COMPLEX

The enduring popularity of the Adams lies in its impressionistic silhouette, which successfully mimics a wide range of aquatic insects across diverse geographical regions and water conditions.

Synonyms
Origin

From Adam + -s. (fishing fly): Named after Charles Adams, who asked his friend Leonard Halladay to design the fly.

Usage

Usually capitalised as it is named after its creator, Leonard Halladay's friend Charles Adams.

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