cunners

/ˈkʌnərz/

Meanings

noun

A marine European fish (Symphodus melops).

Examples :

"While snorkeling in the cove, we saw several colorful cunners darting amongst the rocks. "

noun

The related American conner (Tautogolabrus adspersus).

Examples :

"While fishing off the New England coast, we caught several cunners alongside the more common sea bass. "

fish animal

Related Words

snorkeling verb

/ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋɡ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋɡ/

To use a snorkel.

"Before the picnic, we were snorkeling in the clear, shallow water. "

marine noun

/məˈɹiːn/

A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship

"He was a marine in World War II."

amongst preposition

/əˈmʌŋst/

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.

"Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people."

fishing noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

The act of catching fish.

"My grandfather enjoys fishing in the lake every weekend. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

alongside adverb

/ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/

Along the side; by the side; side by side with.

"Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside mine."

colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

caught verb

[k̠ʰoːt] [kʰoːt] [kʰɑt]

(heading) To capture, overtake.

"The police officer caught the speeding car on the highway. "

darting verb

/ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːrtn̩/

To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.

"The child, excited about recess, was darting paper airplanes out the classroom window when the teacher wasn't looking. "

related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."