Dogfish: meaning, definitions and examples
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dogfish
[ หdษgหfษชส ]
marine biology
Dogfish refers to a type of small shark, particularly those belonging to the family Squalidae. They are often found in shallow waters and are known for their long, slender bodies and sharp teeth. Dogfish are primarily carnivorous, feeding on fish and other marine organisms. In some regions, they are also caught for their flesh, which is used in various culinary dishes. Common species include the spiny dogfish and the bullhead dogfish.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fisherman caught a large dogfish off the coast.
- Dogfish are sold in many seafood markets.
- Researchers study dogfish to understand their behavior.
- The spiny dogfish is known for its distinctive spines.
Translations
Translations of the word "dogfish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dogfish
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคเคซเคฟเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช Hundsfisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ ikan anjing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฑะฐัะฐ ัะธะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pies rybny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฐใใฃใใทใฅ
๐ซ๐ท chien de mer
๐ช๐ธ perro de mar
๐น๐ท kรถpek balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฌผ๊ณ ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูุฉ ุงูููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ pes ryba
๐ธ๐ฐ pes ryba
๐จ๐ณ ็้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ pes ribja
๐ฎ๐ธ hundasรญld
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธั ะฑะฐะปัาั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแฆแแแก แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ it balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ perro de mar
Etymology
The term 'dogfish' has its origins in the 15th century. It is believed to have come from the Old English word 'docga', which referred to a type of dog. The name was likely given to these fish due to their aggressive nature and their resemblance in size and shape to a small dog. The 'fish' part of the term clearly denotes its aquatic nature. The association with dogs may also stem from the way dogfish hunt in packs, much like a hunting dog. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various species within the Squalidae family, with the spiny dogfish becoming particularly well-known in commercial fisheries. As such, dogfish have become an important species in both ecological studies and economic activities in coastal regions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,873, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29870 threateningly
- 29871 circumpolar
- 29872 prorogation
- 29873 dogfish
- 29874 irrationally
- 29875 gravitating
- 29876 pricey
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