Definition of "chumming" []

• Present participle of chum. (verb)

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• "In the past, shark attacks on snorkellers have been blamed on shoddy diving practices such as "chumming" - attracting sharks by throwing solid bait or pouring chum, a mash of fish oil and blood, into the water."
• "The practice, known as chumming, is strictly forbidden in the resort."
• "This criminal "chumming" has yielded good returns, as a rule."