Dogfish (Noun)
Meaning 1
Primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dogfish has been known to thrive in warm and stagnant environments where other fish may struggle to survive.
- A school of dogfish was spotted in the shallow waters of the lake by local fishermen.
- Due to its ability to live in low-oxygen environments, the dogfish is well-suited to the slow-moving rivers of North America.
- Dogfish have been a staple of many traditional North American cuisines for centuries.
- The unusual dorsal fin of the dogfish has made it a subject of interest among many aquatic researchers.