hatchetfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several freshwater tropical fish of the family
  • Any fish in the deep-sea stomiiform family

Etymology

Compound from English hatchet + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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