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Meaning of fish
The primary meaning of the word "fish" is a limbless, cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins, typically living in water.
Etymology of fish
The word "fish" comes from Old English "fisc", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fiskiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "peisk-", also meaning "fish".
The word has been used in English since before the 9th century, and has evolved over time to include various related meanings and uses.
Synonyms
trout
salmon
tuna
mackerel
sardine
herring
cod
halibut
snapper
grouper
bass
carp
tilapia
eel
shark
ray
swordfish
marlin
anchovy
haddock
pollock
catfish
sturgeon
pike
perch
walleye
flounder
sole
turbot
mullet
hake
whiting
plaice
dab
brill
skate
dogfish
angelfish
butterflyfish
clownfish
goldfish
guppy
koi
minnow
gill
roach
tench
bream
rudd
dace
chub.
Definitions
- A limbless, cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins, typically living in water.
- A person who is inexperienced or gullible.
- To attempt to catch fish, typically using a line and hook.
- To search for something by feeling or groping.
Usage Examples
- The aquarium featured a wide variety of fish from around the world.
- She went fishing in the lake and caught a large trout.
- He's a bit of a fish out of water in the city, having grown up in a small town.
- The detective had to fish for clues to solve the mystery.