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Definition of halfbeak

halfbeak

/ˈhæfˌbiːk/
half · beak
Plural:halfbeaks
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halfbeak Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, elongated marine or freshwater fish of the family Hemiramphidae, found in warm waters globally and characterized by a distinctively extended lower jaw and a much shorter upper jaw.

Example

"While snorkeling near the coral reef, the marine biology students observed a school of silver halfbeaks skimming just below the water's surface."

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• Nearby Words

hala
halesia
half dome
halfbeak
halfmoon
halibut
halifax

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'half' and 'beak', describing the physical appearance of the fish whose extended lower jaw and stunted upper jaw create the illusion of a partially formed beak.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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