knifefish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of numerous fish with knife-shaped bodies, from several different families.

Etymology

Compound from English knife (and traded, used, by the T'satsot'n, owned, a tool prominently made) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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