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catfish

/ˈkætˌfɪʃ/ /ˈkætfɪʃ/

Meanings
noun
Any fish of the order Siluriformes, mainly found in fresh water, lacking scales, and having barbels like whiskers around the mouth

Examples :

"The biologist studied the catfish in the local river. "
fish animal biology

Related Words

Illustration platform

platform noun

/ˈplætfɔːm/ /ˈplætfɔɹm/

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

"The school band practiced on the platform before their concert. "

Illustration catfishing

catfishing verb

/ˈkætˌfɪʃɪŋ/

To fish for catfish

"I only use this rod for catfishing."

Illustration biologist

biologist noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

Illustration lacking

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

Illustration studied

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

Illustration barbels

barbels noun

/ˈbɑːrbəlz/ /ˈbɑːbl̩z/

A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera.

"Fishermen often seek out barbels in rivers and streams known for their strong currents. "

Illustration catfished

catfished verb

/ˈkætˌfɪʃt/ /ˈkætfɪʃt/

To fish for catfish

"I only use this rod for catfishing."

Illustration actually

actually adverb

/-ɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

Illustration whiskers

whiskers noun

/ˈwɪskərz/ /ˈwɪskɪrz/

That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.

"My grandfather has long, white whiskers that he strokes when he's thinking. "

Illustration discovered

discovered verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Illustration handsome

handsome verb

/ˈhæn.səm/

To render handsome.

"The stylist handsomely arranged the flowers for the wedding ceremony. "