Definition of ribbonfish in English:
ribbonfish
nounPlural ribbonfishes ˈrɪb(ə)nfɪʃˈrɪbənˌfɪʃ
Any of a number of long slender fishes which typically have a dorsal fin running the length of the body.
a fish of the dealfish family (Trachipteridae).
a fish of the cutlassfish family (Trichiuridae).
another term for oarfish
Example sentencesExamples
- The easy way to catch big fish in nearshore water off Texas is to drift dead baits, such as menhaden, ribbonfish or mullet, skewered onto large circle hooks.
- Although live bait is preferred, dead ribbonfish, also called silver eels, will make any mackerel lick his lips, but they're rigged dead for a reason.
Definition of ribbonfish in US English:
ribbonfish
nounˈribənˌfiSHˈrɪbənˌfɪʃ
Any of a number of long slender fishes which typically have a dorsal fin running the length of the body.
a fish of the cutlassfish family (Trichiuridae)
another term for oarfish
a fish of the dealfish family (Trachipteridae)
Example sentencesExamples
- The easy way to catch big fish in nearshore water off Texas is to drift dead baits, such as menhaden, ribbonfish or mullet, skewered onto large circle hooks.
- Although live bait is preferred, dead ribbonfish, also called silver eels, will make any mackerel lick his lips, but they're rigged dead for a reason.