Sculpin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous spiny large-headed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes with broad mouths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The divers carefully navigated through the kelp forest, spotting a large sculpin hiding amongst the fronds.
- The sculpin's mottled brown coloration allowed it to blend seamlessly into the rocky reef.
- In the aquarium, the sculpin swam slowly around its tank, its broad mouth gaping open.
- Sculpin are an important food source for many marine predators, including seals and sea lions.
- The fishermen had to be careful not to catch any sculpin in their nets, as the spiny fish could cause injuries.