monoplane flying fish
- noun
- Specialized
:
pez volador monoplano
- The monoplane flying fish uses its enlarged pectoral fins to glide long distances above the waves.
Examples
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Unlike its relatives, the monoplane flying fish lacks enlarged pelvic fins.
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The monoplane flying fish glided gracefully above the waves.
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Marine biologists are fascinated by the gliding abilities of the monoplane flying fish.
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Look at that monoplane flying fish!
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The monoplane flying fish uses its enlarged pectoral fins to glide long distances above the waves.
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Marine biologists are fascinated by the gliding abilities of the monoplane flying fish.
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The monoplane flying fish gracefully glides above the surface of the water, showcasing its unique adaptations.
Synonyms
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A tropical sea fish with large fins that glides above water
A fish with only its front fins made large so it can glide above the water
Antonyms
A flying fish with large front and back fins that lets it glide far above water
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound transparently combines 'monoplane' (single-wing) with 'flying fish' to indicate a flying fish characterized by a single/enlarged fin used for gliding; the intended meaning follows directly by analogy to the aircraft term rather than being idiomatic. This is a compositional, non-idiomatic formation that a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can reasonably infer.
Etymology
Monoplane flying fish is named by joining monoplane, meaning a plane with one wing, and flying fish. This fish has only its large front fins that act like a single 'wing', so it can 'glide' above the water, and that is why the name means a fish that glides using only those fins.