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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIGGERFISH

triggerfish  [ˈtrɪɡəˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIGGERFISH

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Triggerfish is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TRIGGERFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

triggerfish

Triggerfish

Triggerfishes are about 40 species of often brightly colored fishes of the family Balistidae. Often marked by lines and spots, they inhabit tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world, with the greatest species richness in the Indo-Pacific. Most are found in relatively shallow, coastal habitats, especially at coral reefs, but a few, such as the aptly named oceanic triggerfish, are pelagic. While several species from this family are popular in the marine aquarium trade, they are often notoriously ill-tempered.

Definition of triggerfish in the English dictionary

The definition of triggerfish in the dictionary is any plectognath fish of the family Balistidae, of tropical and temperate seas. They have a compressed body with erectile spines in the first dorsal fin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIGGERFISH


anglerfish
ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ
archerfish
ˈɑːtʃəˌfɪʃ
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
whitefish
ˈwaɪtˌfɪʃ
zebrafish
ˈzebrəˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIGGERFISH

trigeminal neuralgia
trigged
trigger
trigger finger
trigger guard
trigger plant
trigger price
trigger word
trigger-happy
triggered
triggering
triggerless
triggerman
triggermen
trigging
triglot
trigly
triglyceride
triglyph
triglyphic

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIGGERFISH

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 triggerfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «triggerfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIGGERFISH

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

Translator English - Chinese

炮弹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ballesta
570 millions of speakers

English

triggerfish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

triggerfish
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدهام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спинорог
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

triggerfish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

triggerfish
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

balistes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Triggerfish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Drücker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

モンガラカワハギ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쥐치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Triggerfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

triggerfish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

triggerfish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रिगरफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

triggerfish
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

balestra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

triggerfish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спинорог
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

triggerfish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

triggerfish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tijgervis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Trigger
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trigger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of triggerfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIGGERFISH»

The term «triggerfish» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.888 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIGGERFISH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIGGERFISH»

Discover the use of triggerfish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to triggerfish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Triggerfish Twist
The madness lying beneath the surface of life in Florida today is revealed in this manic tale of murder and mayhem from the acclaimed author of Orange Crush, Hammerhead Ranch Motel and Florida Roadkill – comic crime at its finest.
Tim Dorsey, 2014
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International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Tree squirrel - water ...
Triggerfish have sharp teeth, with which they crush invertebrates' shells. This yellow- margined triggerfish, Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus, is trying to open a mollusk. Male slaty-tailed trogon, T. massena, of Panama. Trogons usually have.
‎2002
3
How to Draw Fish
Queen. Triggerfish. Triggerfish have three spines on the top of their back. These spines can be folded down, then released quickly, like a trigger. This action makes the triggerfish look bigger than it is and scares other fish. We are going to draw ...
Justin Lee, 2002
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Triggerfish Twist with a Bonus Excerpt
For a limited time, and at a special price, discover Tim Dorsey's Triggerfish Twist, the prequel to Dorsey's first novel, Florida Roadkill. Meet the original cast of wild and wacky characters as they wreak havoc Dorsey-style.
Tim Dorsey, 2012
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Encyclopedia of the Aquatic World: Starfish
FOOD. AND. FEEDING. Below: A school of hungry black triggerfish converge on a group of shrimp in a lagoon off Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. IGGERFISI I Above: Triggerfish use their tough, sharp, beaklike teeth. Triggerfish cat a ...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2004
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Reef Fishes & Corals: East Coast of Southern Africa
Redfang triggerfish (Blue triggerfish) Odonus niger Attains 50 cm. This common triggerfish has a distinctive deep body with a jutting lower jaw and an overall dark blue colour. Often occurs in large groups which congregate in mid-water above ...
Dennis King, 1996
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A Guide to the Common Sea Fishes of Southern Africa
(Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Common name Worldwide - rectangular triggerfish. ( Perhaps this fish is best known by its attractive Polynesian name used in Hawaii: ' humuhumu nukunuku apuaa'.) [Smith 263 14] IDENTIFYING FEATURES ...
Rudy Van der Elst, Peter Borchert, 1993
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Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish
Queen Triggerfish Balistes vetula Triggerfish are members of the Balistidae family, which includes 40 species in 11 genera that inhabit coral reefs in the Atlantic, the Indian, and the Pacific Oceans. They are more common to divers than to ...
Ken Schultz, 2011
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Tidepool and Nearshore Fishes of California
Triggerfish teeth, possibly those of B. polylepis, have been found in Miocene fossil deposits near Bakersfield and Santa Ana that may be 1 5 to 25 million years old. Juvenile triggerfish adjust quite well to life in saltwater aquaria and are  ...
John E. Fitch, Robert J. Lavenberg, 1975
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Caribbean Fish Life: Index to the Local and Scientific Names ...
Index to the Local and Scientific Names of the Marine Fishes and Fishlike Invertebrates of the Caribbean Area (tropical Western Central Atlantic Ocean) Jacques Simon Zaneveld. E: gray triggerfish (CS, FAO, NA4, USA); common triggerfish ...
Jacques Simon Zaneveld, 1983

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIGGERFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term triggerfish is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tips For Ruling Splatoon's Camp Triggerfish
One of the trickiest maps in Splatoon has arrived. Camp Triggerfish isn't for new recruits. You better have gone through basic training if you want to succeed here ... «Siliconera, Jul 15»
2
Splatoon goes to camp with free Camp Triggerfish map tonight
The Splatoon Summer of Free Content continues tonight for Wii U owners. Tonight, Splatoon is taking the paintballing theme to its logical next place, as the ... «Shacknews, Jul 15»
3
South African Animation Studio Triggerfish Launches Story Lab With …
Triggerfish Animation Studios, which some have called the Pixar of South Africa, will launch The Triggerfish Story Lab with the support of the Walt Disney Co. «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
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Alabama announces state red snapper/triggerfish season in July
"MRD biologists have assessed the resource in our waters and we feel that there will still be enough red snapper and triggerfish in Alabama waters to open an ... «AL.com, May 15»
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Alabama State Waters Open for Red Snapper and Triggerfish in July
MONTOMGERY, AL - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division (MRD) announced Thursday that ... «Gulf Coast News Today, May 15»
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Toronto's LGBT Water Polo Team Is Adorable In New "Baywatch …
The Toronto Triggerfish are a LGBT water polo club—quite possibly the largest in the world. We've never been into water sports but after watching their recent ... «NewNowNext, Apr 15»
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Gray triggerfish season closed
Triggerfish closed. Gray triggerfish, one of the tastiest species in the Gulf of Mexico, is considered overfished. SO federal fishery managers shut the season down ... «Tampabay.com, Feb 15»
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Recreational gray triggerfish federal fishing season to close
Gary Lindman of Soldatna, Alaska landed this triggerfish last week while fishing aboard the Sweet Jody with Capt. Cliff Cox. «Destin Log, Feb 15»
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Seasons to reopen for red grouper, amberjack, triggerfish in Gulf of …
Both triggerfish and amberjack are popular with Louisiana anglers. The limit on triggerfish is two per person per day, and each fish counts toward the ... «NOLA.com, Dec 14»
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Aardman's Arthur Sheriff joins Triggerfish
Sheriff said: “While I'm sad to be moving on from Aardman, I see in Triggerfish an exciting young company bursting with creative ideas. They remind me very ... «Screen International, Sep 14»

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