shiner

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein blaues Auge oder ein Bluterguss um das Auge nach einem Schlag; jeder Gegenstand, der glänzt oder Licht reflektiert; eine Art Meeresfisch aus dem Nordatlantik und Mittelmeer; oder einer von verschiedenen kleinen silbrigen nordamerikanischen Süßwasserfischen, insbesondere der Gattung Notropis.

A noun with multiple meanings: a black eye or bruise around the eye from a blow; any object that shines or reflects light; a type of commercially important marine fish found in the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; or any of various small, silvery North American freshwater minnows, especially of the genus Notropis.

1. Black eyeB1informal

   A swollen, discolored bruise around the eye, typically resulting from a punch or impact.

   Blaues Auge

   • He got a nasty shiner after the fight.
   • She tried to cover her shiner with makeup.
   • The boxer sported a fresh shiner after the match.

   Synonymeblack eyemouse

2. Shiny objectB2informal

   An object that reflects light or emits a bright glow.

   Glänzender Gegenstand

   • The polished coin was a real shiner on the table.
   • He polished the car until it was a complete shiner.
   • The diamond ring was a beautiful shiner under the light.

3. Fish speciesC1formalscientific

   A common name for several types of small, silvery fish, especially those in the genus Notropis, or the pollock (Pollachius virens).

   Silberfischchen (Fisch)

   • The lake is full of shiners, making it a great spot for fishing.
   • He caught a shiner while fishing off the dock.
   • Shiners are often used as bait for larger fish.

   Synonymeminnowpollock