dogfish

[US]/'dɒɡfɪʃ/
[UK]/'dɔg'fɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. dogfish; a large shark; a type of shark

Phrases & Collocations

spiny dogfish

small spotted dogfish

Example Sentences

British) any of several coarse fishes (such as dogfish or wolffish) when used as food.

The dogfish is a type of shark found in coastal waters.

Scientists study the behavior of dogfish to better understand their ecosystem.

Fishermen catch dogfish for commercial purposes.

The dogfish is known for its sleek body and sharp teeth.

Some species of dogfish are considered a delicacy in certain cultures.

Marine biologists track the migration patterns of dogfish in the Atlantic Ocean.

Dogfish play a crucial role in the marine food chain.

The dogfish population has been declining due to overfishing.

Divers often encounter dogfish while exploring underwater caves.

In some regions, dogfish are used for medicinal purposes.

Real-world Examples

Picture those early navigators venturing forth in sailboats built from planks lashed together with palm-tree ropes, caulked with powdered resin, and coated with dogfish grease.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Then Pau Amma said, 'What shall I do? I am so big that I can only hide in Pusat Tasek, and if I go anywhere else, all soft as I am now, the sharks and the dogfish will eat me.

Source: The story of how it came to be.

Though they're still just guppies, I mean puppies, but maybe later on downstream they'll get interested in " dogfish" , " Doberman Perchers" , " Sharkpaies" , " Amber Jack Russells" , " Bass Hounds" , " Poor Beagles" or " Bulldog Sharks" .

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

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