Gar (Noun)
Meaning 1
Primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The alligator gar is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America, with some specimens reaching lengths of over 8 feet.
- In coastal waters, the spotted gar is an apex predator that feeds on a variety of fish and invertebrates.
- Gars have been on the planet for over 100 million years, with fossil records showing that they have remained largely unchanged.
- The longnose gar is a common sight in many freshwater lakes and rivers, where it can be found swimming near the surface.
- The alligator gar's elongated body and long snout make it well-suited to its role as a surface-dwelling predator.