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skilletfish

skilletfish

9.9
A small flat sea fish that clings to rocks with a suction cup
  • noun
translation icon : pez clingfish
  • The skilletfish uses its suction disc to attach securely to rocks and oyster shells.

Examples

  • During the low tide, we spotted a tiny skilletfish clinging firmly beneath a dock.

  • Unlike other fish, the skilletfish is easily identified by its round, flattened shape.

  • The skilletfish is known for its unique shape.

  • Many skilletfishes can be found in rocky coastal areas.

  • During the low tide, we spotted a tiny skilletfish clinging firmly beneath a dock.

  • The skilletfish uses its suction disc to attach securely to rocks and oyster shells.

  • Unlike other fish, the skilletfish is easily identified by its round, flattened shape.

Synonyms

skillet fish
vsskilletfish
  • US
9.9

A small flat fish that clings to rocks in shallow waters along the Atlantic coast

is found more broadly and not limited to shallow Atlantic waters
clingfish
vsskilletfish
9.9

A small flat sea fish with a sucking disc under its body that holds it to rocks

emphasizes a broad flattened body shape rather than the underside disc

Surface Forms

skilletfish singular
skilletfishes plural

Morphology

skilletfish = skillet + fish (transparent) = skillet + fish

The compound denotes a fish shaped like or resembling a skillet; the meaning follows directly from the two nouns.

Etymology

The word skilletfish comes from the English parts skillet meaning 'small cooking pan' and fish. Its flat, round body looks like a little pan and it uses a suction cup to hold on to rocks, so the name helps you picture a fish shaped like a skillet.