sprat (Meaning)

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sprat (n)

small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines

small herring processed like a sardine

The fishermen netted a measly haul of sprats that barely covered their fuel costs.
The sprats darted nervously around the underwater seaweed, trying to avoid predators.
The seagull swooped down and snatched a struggling sprat from the surface of the waves.
The chef expertly filleted the sprats, creating delicate fillets for a gourmet dish.
The ocean currents carried the shoals of sprats far from their usual feeding grounds.
The aquarium displayed a vibrant tank filled with sprats, their iridescent scales shimmering in the light.
The sprat canning industry faced challenges due to overfishing and declining stocks.
The scientist used sprats as a model organism to study the effects of environmental pollutants.
The fisherman's bait bucket was filled with fresh sprats, tempting the larger fish he hoped to catch.
The fisherman's net was so fine that even the smallest sprats could not escape.

small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines, small herring processed like a sardine

kid, cub, juvenile, child, moppet, youngster, monkey, sprout, baby, whelp

adult, adult, oldster, elder, senior citizen, elder, oldster, grown-up,grown-up, senior citizen

The fishermen netted a measly haul of sprats that barely covered their fuel costs.

The sprats darted nervously around the underwater seaweed, trying to avoid predators.

The seagull swooped down and snatched a struggling sprat from the surface of the waves.

The chef expertly filleted the sprats, creating delicate fillets for a gourmet dish.