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PRONUNCIATION OF ARCHERFISH

archerfish  [ˈɑːtʃəˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARCHERFISH

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Archerfish is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ARCHERFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

archerfish

Archerfish

The archerfish are a family of fish known for their habit of preying on land-based insects and other small animals by shooting them down with water droplets from their specialized mouths. The family is small, consisting of seven species in the genus Toxotes; which typically inhabit brackish waters of estuaries and mangroves, but can also be found in the open ocean, as well as far upstream in fresh water. They can be found from India to the Philippines, Australia, and Polynesia. Archerfish or spinnerfish bodies are deep and laterally compressed, with the dorsal fin, and the profile a straight line from dorsal fin to mouth. The mouth is protractile, and the lower jaw juts out. Sizes are generally small,about 5–10 cm, but T. chatareus can reach 40 cm. Archerfish are popular for aquaria.

Definition of archerfish in the English dictionary

The definition of archerfish in the dictionary is any freshwater percoid fish of the family Toxotidae of S and SE Asia and Australia, esp Toxotes jaculatrix, that catch insects by spitting water at them.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARCHERFISH


anglerfish
ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ
blowfish
ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ
butterfish
ˈbʌtəˌfɪʃ
catfish
ˈkætˌfɪʃ
crawfish
ˈkrɔːˌfɪʃ
crayfish
ˈkreɪˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
dollarfish
ˈdɒləˌfɪʃ
goldfish
ˈɡəʊldˌfɪʃ
jellyfish
ˈdʒɛlɪˌfɪʃ
sailfish
ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
silverfish
ˈsɪlvəˌfɪʃ
spearfish
ˈspɪəˌfɪʃ
starfish
ˈstɑːˌfɪʃ
suckerfish
ˈsʌkəˌfɪʃ
swordfish
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ
triggerfish
ˈtrɪɡəˌfɪʃ
whitefish
ˈwaɪtˌfɪʃ
zebrafish
ˈzebrəˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARCHERFISH

archeologically
archeologist
archeology
archeomagnetism
archeometry
Archeozoic
archeozoologist
archeozoology
archer
archeress
Archers
archery
Arches
archespore
archesporia
archesporial
archesporium
archetypal
archetypally
archetype

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARCHERFISH

big fish
boarfish
drink like a fish
dwarfish
fish
flatfish
flying fish
garfish
Golden Starfish
guitarfish
needlefish
oafish
oarfish
overfish
scarfish
selfish
serfish
stockfish
unselfish
viperfish

Synonyms and antonyms of archerfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «archerfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARCHERFISH

Find out the translation of archerfish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of archerfish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «archerfish» in English.

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射水鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

archerfish
570 millions of speakers

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archerfish
510 millions of speakers

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archerfish
380 millions of speakers
ar

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archerfish
280 millions of speakers

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archerfish
278 millions of speakers

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archerfish
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Translator English - Bengali

archerfish
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archerfish
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Translator English - Malay

Pemanah
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Translator English - German

Schützen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テッポウウオ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

archerfish
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Archerfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

archerfish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டாக்சோட்டைடீ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आर्चरफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

okçu balığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Archerfish
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

archerfish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

archerfish
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

archerfish
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

archerfish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Archerfishryiaan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

archerfish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Archer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of archerfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARCHERFISH»

The term «archerfish» is normally little used and occupies the 127.430 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARCHERFISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about archerfish

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARCHERFISH»

Discover the use of archerfish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to archerfish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish
Here is her story: from her assembly in New England, her dedication at the hand of Eleanor Roosevelt, her service in World War II, where she broke the back of the Japanese Navy and sank the largest ship ever sunk by a submarine, to the ...
Ken Henry, Don Keith, 2006
2
The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems
Raytheon's AMNS concept, using AQS-20 and Archerfish. (Raytheon) plans called for four MCM-capable helicopters in each expeditionary strike force. The airborne mine neutralization system onboard the MH-60S helicopter, which replaces ...
Norman Friedman, 2006
3
Exploring the World of Aquatic Life
The remarkable hunting skill described opposite belongs to the unusual and beautiful archerfish. Normally,these fish feed on insects and other small creatures that accidentally fall into the water,like so many other fish species do.
John Dawes, Andrew Campbell, John P. Friel, 2008
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The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems, ...
(Author) mid-body propellers (run by a single motor) can turn vertical to hold Archerfish in a hover to identify the target. GEC-Marconi claims that Archerfish can clear mines at least four times as fast as a conventional ROV, and that existing ...
Norman Friedman, 1997
5
Knowledge is Power
From three to five feet away, the archerfish almost always hits his mark on the first try. But his aim isn't so good when he's too far away. The archerfish's water pistol is part of his body. A narrow groove runs along his mouth. When his tongue is ...
6
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Science: Grade 4
The. Spitting. Sharpshooter. After reading the story, answer the questions. Fill in the circle next to the correct answer. New Words Why Clocks Run Clockwise These are new words. 1 . How does the archerfish turn the groove in its mouth into a ...
Ruth Foster, 2006
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The Big Book of Animal Devotions: 250 Daily Readings About ...
Archerfish are now kept in captivity in the United States. They are popular attractions. In some places, hamburger is sprinkled in fine pieces along the wall of the tank, and the archerfish will shoot the meat off the side. In order for a fish to do this ...
William L. Coleman, 2009
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Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures
Schuster's surprise discovery grew out of a series of experiments with the archerfish over a seven-year period. He designed each of the experiments to test his larger theory that small-brained animals are not simply hardwired but have some ...
Virginia Morell, 2013
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Black Submariners in the United States Navy, 1940-1975
... Bristow Thomas Olds Baptiste Barnes Blevins Branton Deville Doxey Fisher Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish Archerfish-311 Argonaut 1 Argonaut 1-166 Argonaut 2 Argonaut 2 Argonaut 2 ...
Glenn A. Knoblock, 2005
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Ice-X '86: Freezing the Cold War
the Archerfish for the past six years. Raised in Connecticut, close to where the Archerfish was built, Reigle carried “a sense of destiny,” that connected with being on “his boat” for the honor and security of his nation. He tried to instill that sense ...
L. Joseph Martini, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARCHERFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term archerfish is used in the context of the following news items.
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Find, Fix, Identify, Engage: How Today's AUV Technology can …
It is used on Autonomous Mine Disposal Vehicles (AMDV) such as Archerfish and K-Ster. This processing will be leveraged in the fire control ... «CIMSEC, Jun 15»
2
Video: Clever monkeys adjust how hard they hammer nuts
Researchers are increasingly finding species—from archerfish to primates—that adjust their movements based on feedback. (Video credit: ... «Science Now, Apr 15»
3
Unmanned Sea Systems Market Entering Turbulent Waters
Its Seafox is the most successful MDV currently on the market, although BAE Systems is aiming to win a greater share with its Archerfish. «MarketWatch, Apr 15»
4
Police raids target sale and supply of drugs
On Friday, in the second stage of Archerfish, officers carried out searches at six more houses within the region, and three outwith the Borders. «The Southern Reporter, Dec 14»
5
Archerfish Have Potent Aim and Brain
When an archerfish spots an insect on a branch as much as two feet away, it shoots a jet of water out of its mouth to knock its prey into the water ... «New York Times, Sep 14»
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Scientists: Archerfish Display "Uniquely Human" Shooting Ability
Here's something neat. In a new study published in Current Biology, scientists at the University of Bayreuth in Germany have deemed the archerfish "the first ... «Big Think, Sep 14»
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Mystery Solved: How Archerfish Shoot Water at Prey With Stunning …
Like a major league pitcher throwing a baseball, archerfish aim a powerful jet of water at their prey—and they do it by changing the shapes of ... «NatGeo News Watch, Sep 14»
8
Archerfish mouth is the secret of precision spit
When archerfish hunt by precision spitting water into the air, they do a lot more with their mouths than put their lips together and blow. «Science News, Sep 14»
9
Researchers uncover amazing physics feat of spitting Archerfish
Watching Archerfish in action, most would likely be impressed at the way they catch their food. They move to just below the surface then shoot a ... «Phys.Org, Dec 13»
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The fish that SPITS to kill: Archerfish uses complex physics to …
Archerfish lurk under the surface of water before spitting to hit unsuspecting insects that have landed nearby, which when hit, plummet to their ... «Daily Mail, Dec 13»

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