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paddlefish

 

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Noun paddlefish has 1 sense
  1. paddlefish, duckbill, Polyodon spathula - primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout
    --1 is a kind of ganoid, ganoid fish
    --1 is a member of Polyodon, genus Polyodon

Definitions from the Web

Paddlefish

Noun:

A large predatory fish native to North America, characterized by a long snout resembling a paddle.

Sample Sentence:

The paddlefish is known for its unique long and slender snout which helps it navigate through water.


Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of the paddlefish.

Sample Sentence:

The paddlefish population in the local river has been steadily decreasing due to environmental factors.


Verb:

To propel or move through the water using a paddle-like motion, as done by a paddlefish.

Sample Sentence:

As I watched the paddlefish gracefully paddle through the river, I couldn't help but be amazed by its swimming technique.


Local Usage:

In the town of Smithville, the annual paddlefish festival celebrates the local abundance of these unique fish species.


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