flatfish
flatfish
Definition
flat·fish (-fis̸h′)
noun pl. flatfish -·fish′, flatfishes -·fish′es
any of an order (Pleuronectiformes) of marine bony fishes, including flounders and soles, having a laterally flattened, asymmetrical body with, as an adult, both eyes and mouth on the upper side
flatfish
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- catch: Beam trawl Beam trawls are used principally in waters shallower than 50m in depth to catch flatfish over relatively even sandy seabed.
- include: However, there were plenty of other fish including this flatfish with pretty blue spots who were quite happy to almost pose for me.
Adjective modifier
- small: Diet: Fees upon mollusks, crustaceans and small flatfish.
- large: The turbot is a large flatfish which is prized for its firm white flesh and subtle, refined flavor.
- other: As with other flatfish, the turbot's eggs contain a droplet of oil that makes the eggs positively buoyant.
Modifies a noun
