spawn

• Substantiv, das die von Fischen, Amphibien oder Weichtieren abgelegte Eimasse bezeichnet; auch die Nachkommenschaft oder Brut sowie das Hervorbringen von etwas.

A noun referring to the mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians, or molluscs.

unzählbar

1. Fish or amphibian eggsB2formal

   A large mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians, or mollusks.

   Laich

   • The frog laid its spawn in the pond.
   • Salmon return to the river to release their spawn.
   • The biologist studied the development of the fish spawn.

   Synonymeclutchroe

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu erzeugen oder hervorzubringen, oft in großer Zahl, oder neue Entitäten in digitalem oder biologischem Kontext zu schaffen.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing or generating something, often in large numbers, or to create new entities in a digital or biological context.

1. Produce or generateB2formal

   To cause something new to develop or be created, often in large numbers.

   Hervorbringen

   • The new policy spawned a wave of innovation in the industry.
   • His speech spawned a heated debate among the audience.
   • The popular game spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.

   Synonymebreedbring forthcausecreateengendergenerateproducetriggeryield

   Antonymeannihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateextinguishkillterminate

2. Lay eggs (of aquatic animals)B1formalscientific

   To produce or deposit eggs, as done by fish, amphibians, and other aquatic creatures.

   Eier legen

   • Salmon swim upstream to spawn in freshwater rivers.
   • The frogs spawn in the pond every spring.
   • Many fish species spawn during the warmer months.

   Synonymedepositlayproduce