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sand lance

 

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Noun sand lance has 1 sense
  1. sand lance, sand launce, sand eel, launce - very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches
    --1 is a kind of spiny-finned fish, acanthopterygian
    --1 is a member of Ammodytes, genus Ammodytes

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Sand Lance

Description:

Sand lance refers to a slender and elongated fish found in sandy coastal and estuarine areas. Also known as a sandeel, it belongs to the family Ammodytidae and is known for its important ecological role as a prey species for various marine animals.

Parts of Speech:

Noun:

1. A type of fish belonging to the family Ammodytidae that has a slender and elongated body.
Example: The sand lance is a vital food source for seabirds and marine mammals.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A slender, elongated fish found in sandy coastal and estuarine areas.
Example: The sand lance swiftly darted through the water, evading predators.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

1. Sand lances are commonly used as bait by anglers when fishing for larger predatory fish.
Example: The angler carefully threaded a sand lance onto the hook before casting his line.

Local Usage:

1. In the local cuisine, sand lances are often deep-fried and served as a popular delicacy.
Example: During the summer festival, locals flock to the beachside restaurant to indulge in fresh, crispy sand lances.

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