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Definition of sawfish

sawfish

/ˈsɔːˌfɪʃ/
saw · fish
Plural:sawfishes
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• noun

1

Any of several species of large, critically endangered marine rays in the family Pristidae, native to tropical and subtropical coastal regions, characterized by a prolonged, flat snout lined with sharp, tooth-like denticles used to hunt prey and defend against predators.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the dwindling populations of the largetooth sawfish in the shallow rivers of Northern Australia."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently confused with the sawshark; however, a sawfish is a type of ray with gills located on its underside, whereas a sawshark is a true shark with gills on the sides of its head.

• Rhymes for sawfish

• Nearby Words

savica
saw
saw scaled viper
sawfish
sawfly
sawshark
saxifraga

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, formed by combining 'saw' and 'fish', directly referencing the animal's distinctive, long, flat rostrum that resembles a toothed saw.

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