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crampfish

/ˈkræmp.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈkræmp.fɪʃ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую малоподвижную донную скат из отряда Torpediniformes, характеризующуюся округлым телом и электрическими органами по бокам головы, способными испускать сильные электрические разряды.

A noun referring to any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes, characterized by a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges.

  1. Electric rayC2formalscientific

    Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes, having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges.

    ruЭлектрический скат

    • The crampfish uses its electric shock to stun prey.
    • Marine biologists study the crampfish's unique electric organs.
    • A crampfish was found resting on the sandy ocean floor.

    Synonymselectric raynumbfishtorpedo

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  • crampfishes plural form
  • crampfishes' possessive plural form
  • crampfish's possessive singular form