dogfish

• Nom désignant soit un poisson d'eau douce primitif d'Amérique du Nord à longue nageoire dorsale, soit l'un des plusieurs petits requins.

A noun referring to either a primitive freshwater fish with a long dorsal fin found in North America, or any of several small shark species.

1. C1formalamerican

   A primitive, long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin, found in sluggish waters of North America.

   Poisson-chien d'eau douce

   • The bowfin, also known as a dogfish, is common in slow-moving rivers.
   • Fishermen often catch dogfish in the murky waters of the bayou.
   • This species of dogfish is known for its elongated dorsal fin.

   Synonymesbowfingrindle

2. Small sharkB2formal

   Any of several small species of sharks, often found in coastal waters.

   Petit requin

   • The spiny dogfish is a common shark in the Atlantic Ocean.
   • Dogfish are often caught by trawlers and used for fish and chips.
   • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of dogfish.