halfbeak (Meaning)
Wordnet
halfbeak (n)
tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jaw
Webster
halfbeak (n.)
Any slender, marine fish of the genus Hemirhamphus, having the upper jaw much shorter than the lower; -- called also balahoo.
Synonyms & Antonyms of halfbeak
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halfbeak Sentence Examples
- The halfbeak's elongated lower jaw gives it a distinctive appearance.
- Halfbeaks are often found in shallow, coastal waters.
- The halfbeak's diet consists primarily of small fish and invertebrates.
- Halfbeaks have a swim bladder that helps them to maintain their buoyancy.
- The halfbeak's dorsal fin is located near the base of its tail.
- Halfbeaks are often preyed upon by larger fish.
- The halfbeak's eggs are laid on the bottom of the ocean.
- Halfbeaks have a sharp beak that they use to catch prey.
- The halfbeak's body is covered in scales.
- Halfbeaks are an important part of the marine ecosystem.
FAQs About the word halfbeak
tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jawAny slender, marine fish of the genus Hemirhamphus,
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The halfbeak's elongated lower jaw gives it a distinctive appearance.
Halfbeaks are often found in shallow, coastal waters.
The halfbeak's diet consists primarily of small fish and invertebrates.
Halfbeaks have a swim bladder that helps them to maintain their buoyancy.
