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bottom-feeding

 

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bottom-feeding

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to organisms that obtain their nutrition by consuming detritus or other small organisms found in the sediment at the bottom of a body of water.

Example Sentence: The catfish is a bottom-feeding fish that scavenges the riverbed for food.

Sense 2: Describing a person or group that engages in opportunistic or morally questionable activities, often by taking advantage of disadvantaged individuals or situations for personal gain.

Example Sentence: The dishonest contractor was known for his bottom-feeding business practices, exploiting vulnerable homeowners for profit.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act or process of obtaining food from the bottom of a body of water.

Example Sentence: The pelican's bottom-feeding involved dipping its beak into the lake to catch small fish near the shore.

Part of Speech: Verbal Phrase

Sense 1: Referring to the action of searching for or targeting lower-priced or lesser-known products or services, often in order to save money or find unique items.

Example Sentence: The savvy shopper enjoyed bottom-feeding through flea markets, finding incredible deals on vintage furniture and collectibles.

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