Horsefish (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rare horsefish was spotted by divers in the shallow waters of the coral reef.
- The tour guides warned the snorkelers not to touch the venomous spines of the horsefish.
- Horsefish can be difficult to spot, as they blend in with the shiny sand on the seafloor.
- Despite their flat bodies, the horsefish are agile and quick swimmers when alarmed.
- Resembling tiny mirrors, the scales of the horsefish reflect light and confuse predators.