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threadfin

thread·fin
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thred-fin]
    • /ˈθrɛdˌfɪn/
    • /ˈθred.ˌfɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thred-fin]
    • /ˈθrɛdˌfɪn/

Definitions of threadfin word

  • noun threadfin any spiny-rayed fishes of the family Polynemidae, having the lower part of the pectoral fin composed of numerous, separate, filamentous rays. 1
  • noun threadfin any spiny-finned tropical marine fish of the family Polynemidae, having pectoral fins consisting partly of long threadlike rays 0
  • noun threadfin any of a family (Polynemidae) of marine percoid fishes having a divided pectoral fin that ends in threadlike rays 0

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Origin of threadfin

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; thread + fin1

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Parts of speech for Threadfin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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threadfin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with threadfin

  • how to catch threadfin shad?
  • how to cook threadfin fish?
  • how to catch threadfin salmon?

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