sandfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Genus spp. (also called ), long, thin ray-finned fishes (family )
  • Any of several marine fishes that burrow into sandy seabeds
  • Other animals that notably burrow in sand:

Etymology

Compound from English sand + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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