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thread-fish

thread-fish

9.9
A fish with very long front fin rays that lives near warm coasts
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The thread-fish is easily recognized by its trailing fin rays.

Examples

  • The long fin rays of the thread-fish make it a striking sight in warm coastal waters.

  • A thread-fish was spotted near the coral reef by divers.

  • Marine biologists studied the migration patterns of the thread-fish.

  • The thread-fish is known for its long fins.

  • Many divers enjoy spotting thread-fishes in coral reefs.

  • A thread-fish swam gracefully among the vibrant corals of the reef.

  • Divers often take pictures of the beautiful thread-fish due to its unique appearance.

Synonyms

threadfish
vsthread-fish
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish with very long, thin parts on its fins that lives in warm waters

is the same but written with a hyphen between parts

Surface Forms

thread-fish singular
thread-fishes plural

Morphology

thread-fish = thread + fish (transparent) = thread + fish

A clear compound of 'thread' + 'fish' where 'thread' describes a prominent physical trait (thread-like fins), so meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Thread-fish comes from thread, which means 'a long, thin piece of string', because this fish has very long, thin parts of its fins that look like threads. So a thread-fish is easy to remember by its trailing, thread-like fins.