flying fish

Noun

Meaning

A fish which is able to leap from the water, and fly a considerable distance by means of its large and long pectoral fins. These fishes belong to several species of the genus Exocoetus, and are found in the warmer parts of all the oceans.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Hypernyms

fish teleost teleost fish teleostan

Hyponyms

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Examples

The next area to be reconnoitered was Flying Fish Cove, a small inlet positioned on the north side of the island. Source: Internet

If you're still taking Mermay prompts: how about a flying fish type mermaid, that can swim + fly/soar a little? Source: Internet

The island itself is beautiful and the sea creatures were plenty active--several times we saw sea turtles at the surface of the water, and there were plenty of flying fish shooting about. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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