gudgeon
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
noun
- A small freshwater fish of the carp family, often used as bait.
- Children love to catch gudgeons with a simple net at the pond.
- The fisherman used a gudgeon as bait to catch a larger fish.
- Gudgeons are common in rivers and streams across Europe.
- A person who is easily tricked or fooled.
- Don't be a gudgeon; check the facts before you sign anything.
- In the old story, the clever fox made a gudgeon of the greedy crow.
- The con artist saw him as a gudgeon and took all his money.
- A metal pivot or socket, especially one used in a rudder or hinge.
- He greased the gudgeon to keep the door swinging smoothly.
- The blacksmith forged a new gudgeon for the heavy gate hinge.
- The boat's rudder was attached to the stern with a gudgeon.