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The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. When there is a gap between one's real and one's declared aims, one turns, as it were, instinctively to long words and exhausted idioms, like a cuttlefish squirting out ink.
George Orwell

Meaning of "cuttlefish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CUTTLEFISH

cuttlefish  [ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CUTTLEFISH

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Cuttlefish is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CUTTLEFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida. They belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. 'Cuttle' is a reference to their unique internal shell, the cuttlebone. Despite their name, cuttlefish are not fish but mollusks. Cuttlefish have large, W-shaped pupils, eight arms, and two tentacles furnished with denticulated suckers, with which they secure their prey. They generally range in size from 15 to 25 cm, with the largest species, Sepia apama, reaching 50 cm in mantle length and over 10.5 kg in weight. Cuttlefish eat small mollusks, crabs, shrimp, fish, octopuses, worms, and other cuttlefish. Their predators include dolphins, sharks, fish, seals, seabirds, and other cuttlefish. Their life expectancy is about one to two years. Recent studies indicate cuttlefish are among the most intelligent invertebrates. Cuttlefish also have one of the largest brain-to-body size ratios of all invertebrates. The 'cuttle' in 'cuttlefish' comes from the Old English word cudele, meaning 'cuttlefish', which may be cognate with the Old Norse koddi and the Middle Low German küdel.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CUTTLEFISH


angelfish
ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ
billfish
ˈbɪlˌfɪʃ
candlefish
ˈkændəlˌfɪʃ
coalfish
ˈkəʊlˌfɪʃ
damselfish
ˈdæmzəlˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
devilfish
ˈdɛvəlˌfɪʃ
fallfish
ˈfɔːlˌfɪʃ
filefish
ˈfaɪlˌfɪʃ
jewelfish
ˈdʒuːəlˌfɪʃ
needlefish
ˈniːdəlˌfɪʃ
paddlefish
ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ
sablefish
ˈseɪbəlˌfɪʃ
sailfish
ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
snailfish
ˈsneɪlˌfɪʃ
squirrelfish
ˈskwɪrəlˌfɪʃ
swellfish
ˈswɛlˌfɪʃ
tilefish
ˈtaɪlˌfɪʃ
wallfish
ˈwɔːlˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CUTTLEFISH

cuttage
cutter
cutties
cutting
cutting board
cutting compound
cutting edge
cutting grass
cutting horse
cutting room
cutting-edge
cutting-out scissors
cuttingly
cuttle
cuttlebone
cutty
cutty grass
Cutty Sark
cutty stool

WORDS THAT END LIKE CUTTLEFISH

bluefish
bonefish
Boston bluefish
catfish
cavefish
fish
globefish
goldfish
goosefish
jellyfish
pipefish
rosefish
selfish
snakefish
snipefish
spadefish
spikefish
starfish
stonefish
whitefish

Synonyms and antonyms of cuttlefish in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cuttlefish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CUTTLEFISH

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The translations of cuttlefish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cuttlefish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

墨鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sepia
570 millions of speakers

English

cuttlefish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cuttlefish
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحبار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

каракатицы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chocos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সামুদ্রি প্রাণীবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

seiche
220 millions of speakers

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Sotong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tintenfisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コウイカ
130 millions of speakers

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오징어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kerang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cá mực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கணவாய் மீன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कटलफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mürekkepbalığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

seppia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mątwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

каракатиці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sepie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σουπιές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cuttlefish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bläckfisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cuttlefish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cuttlefish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CUTTLEFISH»

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

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QUOTES WITH «CUTTLEFISH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cuttlefish.
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George Orwell
The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. When there is a gap between one's real and one's declared aims, one turns, as it were, instinctively to long words and exhausted idioms, like a cuttlefish squirting out ink.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUTTLEFISH»

Discover the use of cuttlefish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cuttlefish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Guide to Squid, Cuttlefish and Octopuses of Australasia
While the book focuses on species found in relatively shallow coastal waters, a few of the more bizarre deeper-water species are included. Naturalists, divers, reef-walkers and anglers will find the book authoritative, yet very easy to use.
Mark Norman, Amanda Reid, 2000
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Cuttlefish
But only Clara and Tim Barnabas can steer them past treachery and disaster, to freedom in Westralia. Carried with them--a lost scientific secret that threatens the very heart of Imperial power. From the Hardcover edition.
Dave Freer, 2012
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Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish are chameleons of the sea. They can change their skin color to match their surroundings. Beginning readers will discover where cuttlefish live, what they eat, and how they stay safe from predators.
Colleen Sexton, 2012
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The cuttlefish: a novel
By an award-winning French writer, a stream-of-consciousness novel that unfolds as the narrator prepares a meal of stuffed cuttlefish for her friends. Comes complete with recipe.
Maryline Desbiolles, Mara Bertelsen, 2001
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Cuttlefish
Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to cuttlefish.
Deborah Coldiron, 2010
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Cephalopod neurobiology: neuroscience studies in squid, ...
In 32 chapters, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the functioning of the cephalopod nervous system, from the cellular level to their complex sensory systems, locomotion, learning, and social behavior.
N. Joan Abbott, Roddy Williamson, Linda Maddock, 1995
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Cuttlefish Bones
" -Rebecca West A collection of works that won the Nobel Prize and established Montale as the greatest Italian poet since Leopardi. The renowned classicist, translator, and critic William Arrowsmith translates all three volumes.
Eugenio Montale, 1994
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Complete Book of Fishing Baits & Rigs
Cuttlefish are another of the Cephalopoda family related to the squid and octopus and a handy bait for a range of offshore fish species. The cuttlefish is actually an aggressive hunter of small fish, prawns and crabs. lt glides slowly around the ...
Julie McEnally, Lawrie McEnally, 2007
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The bones of cuttlefish
The first book of Montale's poems is one of the greatest of modern poetry.
Eugenio Montale, Antonino Mazza, 1983
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Blastoff! Readers: Cuttlefish
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to cuttlefish. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Colleen A. Sexton, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUTTLEFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cuttlefish is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cuttlefish choose their battles wisely
Male cuttlefish can evaluate the likelihood of winning a fight by assessing their competition, according to a new study. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
2
Fay Maschler's week in food: from bouillabaisse soup to caviar
1. Shared the (£58) eponymous soup in new Bouillabaisse, Mill Street. Sole, seabass and cuttlefish bob disconsolately in a rusty broth. «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
3
Five Guest Fighters We Want in Godzilla: The Game
This guy, however, is an old school cuttlefish from outer space and could splat those wannabe Inklings. Hailing from a 1970 film by Toho, ... «Hardcore Gamer, Jul 15»
4
Hip To Be Square: Seahorse Tails Could Inspire Surgical Robots
... recent research also has developed surgical arms based on octopus anatomy and artificial tissue growth using principles of the cuttlefish. «Med Device Online, Jul 15»
5
A first experience with Squid Ink Pasta
Cuttlefish, or squid, has always been a favorite food for fishermen's families and nothing goes to waste, including the ink. The squid produces ... «L'Italo Americano, Jul 15»
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Cuttlefish threatened by desalination plant
Despite resurgence in cuttlefish numbers there are concerns Sundrop Farms' desalination plant will threaten the species. Documentary ... «Whyalla News, Jul 15»
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Irish moss' colour change could inspire materials to protect …
A new material based on the skin of cuttlefish that makes objects and clothing invisible under infrared light could revolutionise modern warfare. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
The guy way of cooking
It was linked to another viral video showing a beheaded cuttlefish rising from a seafood salad and dancing, despite not having a brain. (In this ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»
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Hutong, restaurant review: Stunning sky high setting and intense …
Braised cuttlefish, a slithery pappardelle texture, was blinding in its pristine whiteness and prickled my tastebuds with chilli heat. The Yanks ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Taberna do Mercado, restaurant review: 'Nuno Mendes' new place …
Cuttlefish and pig's trotters coentrada was a triumph of juxtaposition – the toe-jam dirtiness of the pork sliding around the marble-white, supple ... «The Independent, Jul 15»

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