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PRONUNCIATION OF PANFISH

panfish  [ˈpænˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PANFISH

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Panfish 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 PANFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

panfish

Panfish

A panfish, also spelled pan-fish or pan fish, is an edible game fish that usually doesn't outgrow the size of a frying pan. The term is also commonly used by anglers to refer to any small catch that will fit in a pan, but is large enough to be legal. However its definition and usage varies with geographical region. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term was first recorded in 1796 in American Cookery, the first known cookbook written by an American.

Definition of panfish in the English dictionary

The definition of panfish in the dictionary is a small fish caught for cooking whole in a pan.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PANFISH


blowfish
ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ
bonefish
ˈbəʊnˌfɪʃ
catfish
ˈkætˌfɪʃ
clownfish
ˈklaʊnˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
dolphinfish
ˈdɒlfɪnˌfɪʃ
finfish
ˈfɪnˌfɪʃ
goldfish
ˈɡəʊldˌfɪʃ
jellyfish
ˈdʒɛlɪˌfɪʃ
lionfish
ˈlaɪənˌfɪʃ
moonfish
ˈmuːnˌfɪʃ
muttonfish
ˈmʌtənˌfɪʃ
pinfish
ˈpɪnˌfɪʃ
ribbonfish
ˈrɪbənˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
starfish
ˈstɑːˌfɪʃ
stonefish
ˈstəʊnˌfɪʃ
sunfish
ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ
surgeonfish
ˈsɜːdʒənˌfɪʃ
swordfish
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PANFISH

panelized
panelled
panelling
panellist
panentheism
panentheist
panesthesia
panetella
panettone
panettoni
panful
pang
Pang-fou
panga
Pangaea
pangamic
pangamy
Pangea
pangene
pangenesis

WORDS THAT END LIKE PANFISH

baitfish
big fish
crayfish
drink like a fish
elfish
fish
flatfish
flowerhorn fish
flying fish
needlefish
oafish
parrotfish
river fish
sailfish
selfish
stockfish
triggerfish
unselfish
whitefish
zebrafish

Synonyms and antonyms of panfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «panfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PANFISH

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

Translator English - Chinese

panfish
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

panfish
570 millions of speakers

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panfish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

panfish
380 millions of speakers
ar

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panfish
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

panfish
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

panfish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

panfish
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crapets
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Panfish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

panfish
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

panfish
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

민물 고기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Panfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

panfish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

panfish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॅनफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

panfish
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

panfish
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

panfish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

panfish
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

panfish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

panfish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

panfish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

panfish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

panfish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of panfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PANFISH»

The term «panfish» is regularly used and occupies the 97.572 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PANFISH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PANFISH»

Discover the use of panfish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to panfish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Flies for Bass and Panfish
Two hundred and forty popular and effective fly patterns for fishing everywhere in North America.
Dick Stewart, Farrow Allen, 2004
2
Panfish: Use the Secrets of the Pros to Catch Bluegill, ...
For many they are the subject of a life-long fascination and pursuit. In this book, professional fishing guide Jason Durham teaches tackle and equipment, panfishing techniques, and strategies for finding panfish all year.
Jason Durham, 2008
3
Catching Panfish: Tactics for Sunfish, Crappies, Yellow ...
"Manuscript identifies each of 17 common species, discusses where to find them, and what strategies work best for catching each species in which habitat.
Shawn Perich, 2006
4
Fly tying and fly fishing for bass and panfish
Directions for tying original and effective fly patterns supplement notes on fishing tackle, casting techniques, and safety precautions
Tom Nixon, 1977
5
Panfish Identification
Twenty-three great new how-to pocket guides for every Fisherman and Hunter to use this season. The guides fold into a pocket-sized reference to be used in the field when the need arises.
Creative Publishing International, 2000
6
Fly Tying and Fishing for Panfish and Bass
In this comprehensive, richly illustrated guide, Tom Keith offers expert advice on how to tie and fish the best flies for panfish, smallmouth, and largemouth bass.
Tom Keith, 1989
7
Field & Stream
One popular rite of spring that appeals to the entire family is fishing for slab-sided panfish such as crappies, blue- gills (bream), and yellow perch. Panfish are most readily caught in springtime when they move into the shallows to spawn.
8
Fly Fishing for Trout, Salmon, Bass and Panfish
This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.
Frank R. Steel, 2013
9
Fly Tyer's Guide to Tying Essential Bass and Panfish Flies
Bass and panfish flies tend to be relatively easy to tie, and Fly Tyer’s Guide to Essential Trout Flies will take advantage of this near-universal appeal.
Jerry Darkes, 2014
10
Hooked on Ice Fishing II: Panfish : Secrets to Catching ...
This indispedible reference provides proven strategies and secret tips for taking more and bigger perch, bluegill, crappie, trout and other winter panfish.
Tom Gruenwald, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PANFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term panfish is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Minnesotans, we just can't fish like we used to
The last time I fished the lake, it was like any other Minnesota basin lake — unspectacular fishing for small panfish and a few largemouth bass. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Anglers enjoy improved walleye fishing on Fish Lake
“If people want to have a fish dinner off Fish Lake, tell them to enjoy some panfish or northern pike,” Chalstrom said. The crappies are biting, ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Fishing for Eagles ... and for fun
“Walleye, large and smallmouth bass, white bass, panfish, sheepshead,” Drayna replied. Staff members are there to identify fish caught and to ... «Republican Eagle, Jul 15»
4
Regional fisheries manager John Whalen blended fishing …
“I'm still hopeful the panfish will populate. It's a lot slower than I would like, but anglers should be watching it. The fishing for trout, and more ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
5
Bios of new fisheries managers
Worked on Central Washington projects such as panfish populations in Moses Lake before being stationed in Spokane as a district fisheries ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
6
Central Wisconsin fishing report for July 24
With big muskies and numerous walleyes and panfish along with great bass fishing why would anyone go anywhere else? Phil Schweik ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jul 15»
7
Fly fishing the South Fork of the Shenandoah
Panfish such as redbreast sunfish and rock bass are usually very plentiful and add to the fishing action. The river is similar in size to the ... «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
8
Freshwater anglers can break summer doldrums
Laurie also said hybrids are being caught on herring during the day, and there was lots of panfish action on worms under bobbers in shallow ... «Daily Record, Jul 15»
9
Fishing report
BLACK: The fishing has been good for bass and panfish. While people are not catching a lot of big fish, the quantity has been high otherwise. «The Olympian, Jul 15»
10
Smallmouth bass provide enjoyable challenge
Over the years there have been arguments for and against bluegill and panfish limits. Many biologists in states that do not have standard limits, ... «Lima Ohio, Jul 15»

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