lancetfish

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Noun lancetfish has 1 sense

lancetfish, lancet fish, wolffish - large elongate scaleless oceanic fishes with sharp teeth and a long sail-like dorsal fin
--₁ is a kind of soft-finned fish, malacopterygian
--₁ is a member of Alepisaurus, genus Alepisaurus

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Lancetfish

Description:

A lancetfish refers to a large and elongated predatory fish found in deep tropical and subtropical waters. It belongs to the genus Alepisaurus and is characterized by a long, slender body, sharp teeth, and a sail-like dorsal fin.

Senses:

Noun: a type of predatory fish
Noun: a surgical instrument used for making small incisions

Sample Sentences:

The lancetfish is known for its ability to hunt in the darkness of the deep sea.
The surgeon used a sharp lancetfish to make a precise incision.

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