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Definition of sea toad

sea toad

Plural:sea toads
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1

Any of several species of sluggish, deep-water marine anglerfishes in the family Chaunacidae, characterized by a rounded, flabby body, a large mouth, and a small fleshy lure on the snout used to attract prey.

Example

"During the deep-sea expedition, the remotely operated vehicle captured footage of a bright red sea toad resting quietly on the ocean floor."

2

A general or colloquial term sometimes used to describe other bottom-dwelling, wide-mouthed marine fishes, such as toadfish or sculpins, known for their stout and warty appearance.

Example

"Local anglers occasionally catch what they call a sea toad when fishing close to the rocky seabed."

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• Nearby Words

sea robin
sea snake
sea thrift
sea toad
sea turtle
sea-buckthorn
seabass

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sea toad. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sea-toad
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