thread fish
plural of thread-fish
/θrɛd fɪʃ/
noun
- Any of various slender, elongated fish, especially those with long, thread-like fins or tails, such as the threadfin or certain species of arowana.
- The thread-fish darted through the coral reef with its delicate fins trailing behind.
- The fisherman caught a rare thread-fish with a long, ribbon-like tail.
- Aquarium enthusiasts often keep thread-fish for their graceful appearance.
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