soapfish

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Noun soapfish has 1 sense

soapfish - fishes with slimy mucus-covered skin; found in the warm Atlantic coastal waters of America
--₁ is a kind of serranid fish, serranid
--₁ is a member of Rypticus, genus Rypticus

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Soapfish

Noun

A type of marine fish primarily found in coral reefs, typically belonging to the family Grammistidae. Soapfish are known for their slimy skin secretion, which resembles soap when mixed with water.

Example sentence: The soapfish camouflaged itself among the coral, waiting patiently to ambush its prey.

Noun

A common name used for various species of fishes that produce a slippery substance when touched, making them difficult to catch or hold.

Example sentence: The angler carefully gripped the soapfish with both hands to prevent it from escaping.

Noun

A colloquial term used locally to refer to a person or a thing that is slippery or evasive.

Example sentence: Trying to get a straight answer from him is like catching a soapfish.