What is the meaning of chum?

A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.
- synonyms: buddy, brother, crony, pal, sidekick
Bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish.
A large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish.
- synonyms: chum salmon, Oncorhynchus keta

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