needlefish

A noun referring to a type of fish with a long, slender body and elongated jaws, typically found in coastal waters.

• 🇩🇪Ein Fisch mit langem, schlankem Körper und verlängerten Kiefern, der meist in Küstengewässern vorkommt.

1. Elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fish C1 formal

   A type of fish with long toothed jaws, abundant in coastal waters.

   • The needlefish is known for its slender body and sharp teeth.
   • Fishermen often catch needlefish in the Mediterranean Sea.
   • Needlefish are surface-dwelling predators that hunt small fish.

   🇩🇪Hornhecht

   Synonyme: billfishgargarfish

2. Fish with long tubular snout C1 formal

   A fish with a slim body covered with bony plates and a long tubular snout.

   • The needlefish uses its long snout to catch prey.
   • Its body is covered with bony plates for protection.
   • Needlefish are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.

   🇩🇪Fisch mit langer röhrenförmiger Schnauze

   Synonyme: garfish

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