Sprat: meaning, definitions and examples

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sprat

 

[ sprรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish type

A sprat is a small fish belonging to the family Clupeidae. They are usually found in coastal waters and are recognized for their elongated bodies and shiny, silvery scales. Sprats are often considered a bait fish but are also consumed by humans, typically smoked or canned. They play a significant role in the marine food chain, serving as prey for larger fish and birds.

Synonyms

herring, sardine

Examples of usage

  • We caught a sprat while fishing by the shore.
  • The sprat is a popular choice for making fish spreads.
  • Sprats are often packed in oil for preservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sprat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเฅˆเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sprat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะดะฝั–ะน ะพัะตะปะตะดะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒฉใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sprat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sprat

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sprat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”„๋žซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sprota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spratt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sprat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sprat

Etymology

The term 'sprat' comes from Old English 'sprott', which referred to a young fish. The word is believed to be of Germanic origin, similar to the Dutch 'spratt' and German 'Sprat'. Historically, sprats have been noted for their abundance in European waters, particularly in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. They have been part of the traditional diet in coastal communities for centuries, often used in preserving methods such as salting and smoking due to their high oil content, which helped in extending their shelf life. The popularity of sprats has also led to them being a staple in many cuisines around Northern Europe.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,572, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.