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Definition of needlefish

needlefish

/ˈniː.dəlˌfɪʃ/
nee · dle · fish
Plural:needlefishes
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needlefish Lexical Profile

needlefish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various slender, surface-dwelling marine and freshwater fishes of the family Belonidae, characterized by their elongated, narrow jaws filled with sharp teeth that resemble a beak.

Example

"While snorkeling near the reef, we saw a school of silver needlefish darting just beneath the surface of the water."

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• Nearby Words

nectarine
nectocalyx
needle
needlefish
needlegrass
needletail
neem

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'needle' and 'fish', named for its distinctively long, slender, pointed beak that resembles a needle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Needlefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/needlefish
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