Definitions for batfish
ˈbætˌfɪʃbat·fish

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. batfishnoun

   bottom-dweller of warm western Atlantic coastal waters having a flattened scaleless body that crawls about on fleshy pectoral and pelvic fins

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. batfishnoun

   Any of several anglerfish of the family Ogcocephalidae

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1. batfish

   Batfish are a group of marine fish species, scientifically known as Ogcocephalidae, found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. They are categorized by their distinct physical traits, which include compressed bodies, flat undersides, and pectoral fins that have evolved in a way that allows them to crawl along the ocean floor. Their name is derived from their bat-like appearance.

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1. Batfishnoun

   a name given to several species of fishes: (a) The Malthe vespertilio of the Atlantic coast. (b) The flying gurnard of the Atlantic (Cephalacanthus spinarella). (c) The California batfish or sting ray (Myliobatis Californicus.)

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1. • Spiny-finned Fish

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce batfish?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say batfish in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of batfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of batfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of batfish in a Sentence

1. Swine Anthony DiBernardo:

   I was a cook on the U.S.S. Batfish SSN681 for four years, i love cooking, so I decided to stay in Charleston.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=batfish
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Batfish
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batfish
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=batfish