Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
musselled
verb
/ˈmʌsəld/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘mussel’, which means to gather or to catch mussels, a type of shellfish.
Examples
- She musselled along the shore, looking for her next meal.
- The fishermen musselled at dawn, hoping for a good catch.
- After they musselled all morning, they returned with a basket full of fresh shellfish.
Meaning
To have harvested or fished for mussels, often from a body of water like the ocean or a river. It can also refer to the act of using mussels as a food source or bait.
Synonyms
- Gathered
- Collected
- Harvested
