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shrimp-fish

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun shrimp-fish has 1 sense
  1. shrimpfish, shrimp-fish - slender tropical shallow-water East Indian fish covered with transparent plates
    --1 is a kind of teleost fish, teleost, teleostan
    --1 is a member of Centriscidae, family Centriscidae

Definitions from the Web

Shrimp-Fish

Noun

1. A small, marine creature belonging to the order Decapoda, which has a slender body, long antennae, and a thin, fan-shaped tail. Shrimp-fish are commonly found in coastal waters and are often used as a food source.

Sample Sentence: The shrimp-fish swam gracefully through the coral reefs, its vibrant colors blending with the tropical surroundings.

Noun

2. Any fish species that has shrimp-like characteristics, such as a slender body and long antennae.

Sample Sentence: The goby, also known as a shrimp-fish, quickly burrowed into the sandy ocean floor in search of food.

Adjective

1. Referring to something popular or commonly preferred by people.

Sample Sentence: Pizza is a shrimp-fish choice among partygoers.

Adjective

2. Pertaining to a local region or limited to a specific area.

Sample Sentence: The shop sells a variety of shrimp-fish snacks that are only available in this coastal town.

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