flatfish

UK
/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/

Translations

flatfishadjective
UK
/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "flatfish habitat").
flatfishnoun
flatfishes
pl
UK
/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/
The fisherman caught a large flatfish in the ocean.
Рыбак поймал большую камбалу в океане.

Definitions

flatfishadjective
Relating to or characteristic of flatfish.
Flatfish larvae undergo a remarkable metamorphosis.
flatfishnoun
A type of fish that has a flattened body and swims on its side, with both eyes on the upper side, such as a flounder, sole, or halibut.
The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh flatfish caught from the local waters.