Garpike (Noun)
Meaning
Primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The garpike swam slowly near the surface of the lake, its long jaws partially open as it searched for its next meal.
- A school of smaller fish darted past the garpike, which swiftly gave chase.
- Fossil records indicate that the garpike has remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- Despite their fearsome appearance, garpike are actually an important part of their ecosystems.
- In many areas, the garpike is considered a nuisance species by local fishermen.