gudgeon (Meaning)

Wordnet

gudgeon (n)

small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker

small slender European freshwater fish often used as bait by anglers

Webster

gudgeon (n.)

A small European freshwater fish (Gobio fluviatilis), allied to the carp. It is easily caught and often used for food and for bait. In America the killifishes or minnows are often called gudgeons.

What may be got without skill or merit.

A person easily duped or cheated.

The pin of iron fastened in the end of a wooden shaft or axle, on which it turns; formerly, any journal, or pivot, or bearing, as the pintle and eye of a hinge, but esp. the end journal of a horizontal.

A metal eye or socket attached to the sternpost to receive the pintle of the rudder.

Webster

gudgeon (v. t.)

To deprive fraudulently; to cheat; to dupe; to impose upon.

Synonyms & Antonyms of gudgeon

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gudgeon Sentence Examples

  1. The fisherman baited his hook with a wriggling gudgeon to entice the larger fish.
  2. The sleek gudgeon darted through the river, its silvery scales flashing.
  3. The gudgeon's tiny mouth was perfect for nibbling at the delicate algae that grew on the riverbed.
  4. The predator fish lurked in the shadows, its keen eyes scanning for unsuspecting gudgeon.
  5. The gudgeon played a crucial role in the river's ecosystem, providing food for larger species.
  6. The gudgeon's ability to withstand low oxygen levels allowed it to thrive in stagnant waters.
  7. The gudgeon was a popular target for anglers, both for its delectable taste and its sporting value.
  8. The gudgeon's plump body made it an easy prey for larger predators, such as herons and otters.
  9. The gudgeon's agility and quick reflexes helped it to evade capture from potential threats.
  10. The gudgeon's ability to adapt to different water conditions made it a resilient and widespread fish species.

FAQs About the word gudgeon

small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker, small slende

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The fisherman baited his hook with a wriggling gudgeon to entice the larger fish.

The sleek gudgeon darted through the river, its silvery scales flashing.

The gudgeon's tiny mouth was perfect for nibbling at the delicate algae that grew on the riverbed.

The predator fish lurked in the shadows, its keen eyes scanning for unsuspecting gudgeon.