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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several small, predatory deep-sea fishes of the genus Malacosteus, characterized by a large, specialized lower jaw that lacks an interconnecting membrane, allowing it to snap shut rapidly without water resistance to catch prey.
Usage Example
"The marine biologist explained how the dragonfish utilizes red bioluminescence to illuminate unsuspecting prey before striking with its remarkable mouth structure."
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dragonfish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Loosejaw. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/loosejaw