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A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.

A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.

Something used to lure or tempt; bait, a lure.

To deprive (someone) fraudulently; to cheat, to dupe.

To take the bait; to be defrauded or duped.

A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.

(specifically) In a vessel with a stern-mounted rudder: the fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits, allowing the rudder to swing freely.