garfish (Meaning)
garfish (n)
primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth
garfish (n.)
A European marine fish (Belone vulgaris); -- called also gar, gerrick, greenback, greenbone, gorebill, hornfish, longnose, mackerel guide, sea needle, and sea pike.
One of several species of similar fishes of the genus Tylosurus, of which one species (T. marinus) is common on the Atlantic coast. T. Caribbaeus, a very large species, and T. crassus, are more southern; -- called also needlefish. Many of the common names of the European garfish are also applied to the American species.
Synonyms & Antonyms of garfish
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garfish Sentence Examples
- The slender garfish darted swiftly through the ocean's depths.
- Anglers targeted garfish for their prized emerald-green bones.
- Garfish have a remarkable ability to jump out of the water to escape predators.
- The garfish's sharp beak is an ideal adaptation for catching small fish.
- Shoals of garfish migrate great distances in search of food and suitable habitats.
- The garfish's scales gleam with iridescent hues of silver and blue.
- Fishermen used garfish as bait for larger predatory species.
- Scientists study garfish to understand the marine ecosystem's balance.
- Garfish are often found in coastal waters, estuaries, and seagrass beds.
- The garfish's unique elongated body and dorsal fin make it an unmistakable ocean inhabitant.
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primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teethA European marine fish (Belone vulgaris); -- called
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The slender garfish darted swiftly through the ocean's depths.
Anglers targeted garfish for their prized emerald-green bones.
Garfish have a remarkable ability to jump out of the water to escape predators.
The garfish's sharp beak is an ideal adaptation for catching small fish.
