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needlefish

/ˈnɛdəlfɪʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does needlefish mean?

noun

A type of fish with a long, pointed snout and a needle-like tooth in the lower jaw, found in tropical and subtropical waters. Also known as a beakfish or a longsnout needlefish.

Example

"The diver swam alongside a school of needlefish, their long snouts darting in and out of the coral."

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