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Definition of cutlassfish

cutlassfish

/ˈkʌtləsˌfɪʃ/
cut · lass · fish
Plural:cutlassfishes
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cutlassfish Lexical Profile

cutlassfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various predatory marine fishes of the family Trichiuridae, characterized by a long, highly compressed, ribbon-like silvery body, lacking pelvic fins, and possessing large, prominent teeth.

Example

"During their deep-sea expedition, the researchers documented a shimmering cutlassfish hovering vertically in the water column as it prepared to ambush its prey."

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• Nearby Words

cusk
custard
cutlass
cutlassfish
cutlery
cutter
cuttlefish

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of the words 'cutlass' and 'fish', named for the fish's long, extremely flat, silvery body which resembles the blade of a cutlass sword.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cutlassfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cutlassfish
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