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toadfish

UK
/ˈtəʊd.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈtoʊd.fɪʃ/

Translations

toadfishnoun
toadfishes
pl
UK
/ˈtəʊd.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈtoʊd.fɪʃ/
The toadfish is known for its ability to produce sounds.
Жаба-рыба известна своей способностью издавать звуки.
toadfishadjective
UK
/ˈtəʊdfɪʃ/
US
/ˈtoʊdfɪʃ/
Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "toadfish toxin"), functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

toadfishnoun
Any of numerous bottom-dwelling fishes of the family Batrachoididae, especially of the genera Opsanus and Porichthys, noted for their broad, flattened heads and ability to produce croaking sounds.
The oyster toadfish croaked loudly when the biologist lifted it from the tank.
A warty-skinned, large-mouthed marine fish, often considered unattractive, commonly inhabiting shallow Atlantic and Gulf coastal waters.
Divers frequently spot the toadfish camouflaged among rocks and seaweed.
toadfishadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a toadfish.
Researchers monitored toadfish vocal activity under controlled light conditions.
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