dace

dace Definition

dace (dās)

noun pl. dace or daces dac′es

any of various small, freshwater cyprinoid fishes (esp. genera Phoxinus and Rhinichthys)

Etymology: ME, dial. form (with -r- loss as in bass) of dars < OFr dars < VL darsus, of Gaul orig.

dace Usage Examples

Converse of object

catch: However in catching 6 dace with a combined weight of 5lb 4oz I hope he excused me my excitement!
include: The first is on what are described as free risers which include dace, rudd and chub.

Adjective modifier

big: Not only do they catch barbel but also perch, big dace and roach to over a pound.
small: I started catching small dace and roach straightaway by fishing about 10 inches overdepth.

Modifies a noun

class: DACE classes are typically small and mostly consist of part-time and mature students.

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