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PRONUNCIATION OF STONEFISH

stonefish  [ˈstəʊnˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STONEFISH

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Stonefish 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 STONEFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

stonefish

Synanceia

Synanceia is a genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae, the Stonefishes, whose members are venomous, dangerous, and even fatal to humans. It is one of the most venomous fish currently known in the world. They are found in the coastal regions of Indo-Pacific oceans as well as off the coast of Florida and in the Caribbean.

Definition of stonefish in the English dictionary

The definition of stonefish in the dictionary is a venomous tropical marine scorpaenid fish, Synanceja verrucosa, that resembles a piece of rock on the seabed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STONEFISH


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STONEFISH

stoneborer
stonebrash
stonebreak
stonebreaker
stonecast
stonechat
stonecrop
stonecutter
stonecutting
stoned
stoneflies
stonefly
stoneground
stonehand
Stonehenge
stonehorse
stoneless
stonelessness
stonemason
stonemasonry

WORDS THAT END LIKE STONEFISH

bluefish
Boston bluefish
candlefish
cavefish
cuttlefish
filefish
fish
globefish
goosefish
needlefish
paddlefish
pipefish
rosefish
sablefish
snakefish
snipefish
spadefish
spikefish
tilefish
whitefish

Synonyms and antonyms of stonefish in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «stonefish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STONEFISH

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

Translator English - Chinese

石头鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

stonefish
570 millions of speakers

English

stonefish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

stonefish
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سمك الحجر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Stonefish
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

stonefish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

stonefish
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

stonefish
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu batu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Steinfisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オニダルマオコゼ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Stonefish 수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Stonefish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

stonefish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

stonefish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दगडफूल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Taş balığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stonefish
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stonefish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Stonefish
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stonefish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

stonefish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

steenvis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stonefish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stonefish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stonefish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STONEFISH»

The term «stonefish» is regularly used and occupies the 79.530 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STONEFISH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STONEFISH»

Discover the use of stonefish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stonefish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stonefish
Stonefish is a collection of short stories and poems by the only New Zealand writer to win the Pegasus Prize for M ori Literature and the Booker Prize. 'a The scallops arranged in the spider lambis were succulently decadent.
Keri Hulme, 2004
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Stonefish
Introduces the stonefish, including how they defend themselves, where they live, how they find their food, how they take care of their young, and why they are such a rare animal to find in the wild.
Sara Antill, 2010
3
Stonefish: Needles of Pain
Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of stonefish.
Meish Goldish, 2009
4
Venom
stonefish isynanceiidae spp.) where found: tropical and warmer temperate waters from the Central Pacific through the lndo-Pacific to the East African coast, where it is particularly common. The first trick in dealing with stonefish is to actually ...
Steve Backshall, 2007
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Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons ...
Background E9.1 During the late 1980s and early 1990s Marconi Underwater Systems Limited (MUSL) made a number of applications for AWP clearance in respect of the export of its Stonefish mines to Chile. In a MUSL document entitled  ...
Sir Richard Scott, 1996
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Baby PS
[Both are crying and wailing and seeking for attention] Fairyfly: Stonefish: Falcon: Stonefish: Oh, please, Stonefish! Stonefish! Stonefish! Do not just sit there; come to our aid we beg ofyou! Do not hide the face ofyour god from us, humble a ...
Eberekpe Whyte, 2009
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Principles and Methods of Toxicology, Fifth Edition
Watkins. A. B. K... Bullrout stings, Med. J. Aust., 2, 212, 1969. Church, J. E. and Hodgson, W. C, Stonefish (Syanceia spp.) antivenom neutralizes the in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular activity of soldierfish (Gymnapistes marmoratus) venom.
A. Wallace Hayes, 2007
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Stonefish
The Stonefish is a perfect metaphor for the kingpin of the drug trade in Sydney: murderous, greedy, and invisible.
Charles West, Janet Hutchings, 1990
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A Photographic Guide to Sea Fishes of Southern Africa
Scorpionfishes. -. Scorpaenidae. False. Stonefish. Scorpaenopsis diabolus 30 cm/1 .5 kg Robust body with large spinous head and a distinct 'hump' over the nape. Fins well developed with pectorals especially enlarged. Overall greyish ...
Rudy Van der Elst, 2006
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Surf Survival: The Surfer's Health Handbook
Stonefish and Other Stinging Fish The family Scorpaenidae are a group of squat six–to fourteen-inch-long tropical reef fish that lay nearly motionless in the shallows awaiting passing prey. These bottom dwellers can be so sedentary that  ...
Andrew Nathanson, Clayton Everline, Mark Renneker, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STONEFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stonefish is used in the context of the following news items.
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EnviroClean Car & Dog Wash Cougar of the Week: Garrette Stonefish
Garrette Stonefish, who plays for the Chatham-Kent Cougars Bantam football team, is the Chatham-Kent Cougars Player of the Week, sponsored by ... «Chatham-Kent Sports Network, Jun 15»
2
Hursey, Stonefish have record night
JANE HURSEY, left, and Waskwane Stonefish shared the Suttons Bay girls basketball spotlight last JANE HURSEY, left, and Waskwane Stonefish shared the ... «Leelanau Enterprise, Jan 15»
3
Plea for safety sign after five-year-old steps on stonefish
Mia-Paige Patten, 5, stood on a stonefish at Hell Hole in Diamond Valley when going in for a swim. She is pictured with her concerned grandmother, Maggie ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jan 15»
4
Pumicestone Passage stonefish victim rushed to hospital
This comes after a five-year-old girl stood on a freshwater stonefish (bullrout) while enjoying a day out with her family at the popular Mooloolah Valley swimming ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jan 15»
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Seabeard Tips, Cheats and Strategies
To build the warehouse, you'll need 1,800 gold for the blueprint, 4 Stonefish, 4 planks (12 driftwood), 1 sawdust (3 driftwood), and 1 purple paint (2 ... «Gamezebo, Dec 14»
6
Stonefish warning for Bongaree jetty
A BRIBIE man is warning parents and children to be careful near Bongaree Jetty after he saw a stonefish caught at the popular swimming spot recently. Andrew ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 14»
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Milking One Of The World's Most Venomous Fish Is No Day At The …
But Destin Sandlin, host of the online series Smarter Every Day, didn't just get close to a stonefish -- he helped "milk" it! Just check out the video above. «Huffington Post, Jun 14»
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AIAI Reelects Gordon Peters and Denise Stonefish to Top Chief …
Gordon Peters was reelected as Grand Chief, and Denise Stonefish, won another term as Deputy Grand Chief, the group representing eight First Nations said in ... «Indian Country Today Media Network, Jun 14»
9
An Encounter With a Stonefish
The excruciating pain Gina Bradley experienced after getting stung by a stonefish during a recent trip to Puerto Rico was like nothing she had ever felt before. «East Hampton Star, Mar 14»
10
Mum warns swimmers about Newport canals after a stonefish killed …
A FUN day splashing around in the Newport canals ended in tragedy for Trisha Bridge, when her beloved puppy Bella died after stepping on a stonefish. «Courier Mail, Jan 14»

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