rockfish

• Существительное, обозначающее различные виды рыб, обитающих в скалистых районах, включая как постное мясо, используемое в пищу, так и самих рыб, например, встречающихся вдоль североевропейских и американских побережий или полосатую рыбу, мигрирующую вверх по реке для нереста.

A noun referring to various types of fish that inhabit rocky areas, including both the lean flesh used as food and the fish themselves, such as those found along northern European and American coasts or the striped fish that migrates upriver to spawn.

1. Edible fish meatB1formalculinary

   The lean flesh of various commercially valuable fish that are typically caught near rocky areas.

   Мясо морского окуня

   • The restaurant served grilled rockfish with lemon butter.
   • Rockfish is a popular choice for fish and chips on the coast.
   • She bought fresh rockfish from the market for dinner.

2. Marine food fishB2formalscientific

   A type of marine fish that lives among rocks along the northern coasts of Europe and America, often caught for food.

   Морской окунь

   • Rockfish are commonly found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
   • Fishermen often catch rockfish near the rocky shores of Maine.
   • The population of rockfish has declined due to overfishing.

   Synonymsbullheadsculpin

3. Striped bassB2formalamericanscientific

   A marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes that migrates upriver to spawn; sometimes classified in the genus Morone.

   Полосатый окунь

   • Rockfish, also known as striped bass, is a prized catch for sport fishermen.
   • The rockfish migrate up the Chesapeake Bay to spawn each spring.
   • He caught a large rockfish while fishing in the river.

   Synonymsrockstriped bassstriper