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- fish cake/ˈfɪʃ ˌkeɪk/A small patty made from minced or ground fish, typically fried.nounB1
- fish crow/ˈfɪʃ ˌkrəʊ/A species of crow (Corvus ossifragus) found in coastal regions of the eastern United States, known for its diet that heavily features fish and shellfish.nounlow
- fish culture/ˈfɪʃ ˌkʌltʃə/The breeding, rearing, and management of fish for commercial, conservation, or recreational purposes.nounC1/C2
- fish doctor/ˈfɪʃ ˌdɒk.tə/A person who treats or studies diseases of fish, especially in the context of aquaculture or wildlife management.nounLow
- fish duck/ˈfɪʃ ˌdʌk/A common term for the merganser, a type of diving duck that feeds primarily on fish.nounLow (C2)
- fish eagle/ˈfɪʃ ˌiːɡl̩/A large bird of prey that primarily feeds on fish, typically found near rivers, lakes, or coastal areas.nounC1-C2
- fish farm/ˈfɪʃ fɑːm/An artificial facility where fish are bred, raised, and harvested in controlled conditions for commercial purposes.nounB1
- fish flake/fɪʃ fleɪk/A platform or frame, traditionally made of wood, used for drying salted fish outdoors in coastal communities, particularly in Atlantic Canada and New England.nounLow
- fish flour/ˈfɪʃ ˌflaʊə/A dry, powdered product made from dried and ground fish or fish parts, used primarily as a high-protein additive in animal feed or, less commonly, as a food ingredient.nounC1
- fish fork/ˈfɪʃ fɔːk/A dining fork, typically with a shorter, broader tine and often a notch or a curved shape, designed specifically for eating fish.nounC1
- fish fry/ˈfɪʃ ˌfraɪ/A social event or gathering where fried fish is the main dish served.nounC1
- fish geranium/ˈfɪʃ dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/A common name for the Pelargonium peltatum plant, also known as ivy-leaved geranium, which has foliage sometimes thought to resemble fish scales or which may be used near fish ponds in garden settings.nounVery low
- fish hatchery/ˈfɪʃ ˌhætʃ.ər.i/A facility where fish eggs are hatched and young fish (fry) are reared.nounC1
- fish hawk/ˈfɪʃ hɔːk/A North American bird of prey that feeds primarily on fish, also known as an osprey.nounC1
- fish joint/ˈfɪʃ ˌdʒɔɪnt/A place where fish is sold, typically prepared and cooked food such as fish and chips (UK) or fried fish/seafood (US).nounLow
- fish knife/ˈfɪʃ naɪf/A specialized knife, often with a broad, flat blade, used at the table for eating fish.nounC1
- fish ladder/ˈfɪʃ ˌlæd.ə/A structure, often consisting of a series of stepped pools or baffles, built on or around a dam or waterfall to enable fish to migrate upstream to their spawning grounds.nounLow
- fish louse/ˈfɪʃ ˌlaʊs/A small, parasitic crustacean that attaches to the bodies of fish.nounRare
- fish meal/ˈfɪʃ ˌmiːl/A ground powder or flour made from cooked, dried fish, used chiefly as a protein-rich feed ingredient for livestock and aquaculture.nounLow-to-Medium
- fish out/ˈfɪʃ aʊt/To pull or retrieve something, often with some difficulty, from a confined space or container.verbB1-B2
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