Silversides (Noun)
Meaning 1
The common North American shiner.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fishermen pulled in a net full of silversides, which they would use as bait for larger catches.
- The children waded into the shallow waters, watching as the silversides darted back and forth just beneath the surface.
- The biologist studied the behavior of silversides in their natural habitat, noting their tendency to school in large groups.
- Silversides were a common sight in the tidal pools along the beach, their shimmering scales catching the sunlight.
- The aquarium exhibit featured a large tank filled with silversides, which swam rapidly around the perimeter in a mesmerizing display.