groundfish

/ˈɡraʊndˌfɪʃ/
noun
  1. Fish that live near the bottom of the ocean or other bodies of water.
    • Fishermen use special nets to catch groundfish on the ocean floor.
    • The population of groundfish has declined due to overfishing.
    • Cod and halibut are common types of groundfish.
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