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In Hollywood you always feel a bit like a hake. The publicists march people up and down in front of you and they interview you... You feel like the turbot and the sea-bream go by, and you're the hake.
Alejandro Amenabar

Meaning of "turbot" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TURBOT

From Old French tourbot, from Medieval Latin turbō, from Latin: spinning top, from a fancied similarity in shape.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TURBOT

turbot  [ˈtɜːbət] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TURBOT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Turbot 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 TURBOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

turbot

Turbot

The turbot is a species of flatfish in the family Scophthalmidae. It is a demersal fish native to marine or brackish waters of the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

Definition of turbot in the English dictionary

The definition of turbot in the dictionary is a European flatfish, Scophthalmus maximus, having a pale brown speckled scaleless body covered with tubercles: family Bothidae. It is highly valued as a food fish. Other definition of turbot is any of various similar or related fishes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TURBOT


abbot
ˈæbət
albert
ˈælbət
barbut
ˈbɑːbət
burbot
ˈbɜːbət
Cabot
ˈkæbət
Corbett
ˈkɔːbət
Cuthbert
ˈkʌθbət
Elbert
ˈɛlbət
filbert
ˈfɪlbət
gabbart
ˈɡæbət
gilbert
ˈɡɪlbət
halbert
ˈhælbət
halibut
ˈhælɪbət
Herbert
ˈhɜːbət
Hilbert
ˈhɪlbət
lambert
ˈlæmbət
Robert
ˈrɒbət
Schubert
ˈʃuːbət
sherbet
ˈʃɜːbət
talbot
ˈtɔːlbət

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TURBOT

turbo engine
turbo pump
turbo-charge
turbo-charged
turbo-electric
turbocar
turbocharger
turbocharging
turbofan
turbogenerator
turbojet
turbojet engine
turboprop
turboshaft
turbosupercharger
turbulator
turbulence
turbulency
turbulent
turbulent flow

WORDS THAT END LIKE TURBOT

bot
chatbot
Fox Talbot
gastrobot
jabot
Neath Port Talbot
on the bot
Port Talbot
robot
sabot
shopbot
spambot
warbot

Synonyms and antonyms of turbot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «turbot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TURBOT

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

Translator English - Chinese

大菱鲆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rodaballo
570 millions of speakers

English

turbot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टरबोट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الترس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тюрбо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rodovalho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৃহত্কায় মত্স্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

turbot
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Turbot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Steinbutt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ターボット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

터봇
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Turbot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giống cá lớn mình giẹp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திருக்கை மீன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टर्बोट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kalkan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rombo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

turbot
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тюрбо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

calcan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλκάνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tarbot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

piggvar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

piggvar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of turbot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TURBOT»

The term «turbot» is regularly used and occupies the 75.016 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TURBOT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «turbot» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «turbot» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «TURBOT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word turbot.
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Alejandro Amenabar
In Hollywood you always feel a bit like a hake. The publicists march people up and down in front of you and they interview you... You feel like the turbot and the sea-bream go by, and you're the hake.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TURBOT»

Discover the use of turbot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to turbot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Tree squirrel - water ...
The turbot has the reputation among manv people of having the finest flavor of any sea fish. Ever since a fisherman presented a very large turbot to the Emperor Nero, the fish has had the reputation of growing to a considerable size. It was said ...
‎2002
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Herbert the Turbot
They were in the middle of what used to be Turbot Town. They surveyed the tragic scene, all gone, all eerily quiet. “Right,” said Turbot the Invincible. “Time to get to work.” She was addressing Sturbot and her inner circle of MuscoTurbots; the ...
Maurice Ticulous, 2009
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Special Cabinet Meeting to Discuss the Turbot War
Special Cabinet Meeting to Discuss "The Turbot War" Once the court in St. John's had heard preliminary presentations on the Estai case, it decided on March 15, to allow the Estai, its captain and most of its cargo to be released on a $500,000 ...
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Culture, Feeding and Diseases of Commercial Flatfish Species
E. W. Liewes. 8 FATTENING OF FLATFISH FOR THE MARKET 8.1 TURBOT During the cultivation of turbot a weight of 50 grains can be reached at 1 2°C after one year in the hatchery. At higher water temperatures, growth will increase.
E. W. Liewes, 1984
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Conflict and the Environment
Chapter 15 The Turbot War: Resolution of an International Fishery Dispute Marvin S. Soroos Department of Political Science and Public Administration, North Carolina State University, Raleigh. NC Numerous international fishery disputes ...
N.P. Gleditsch, 1997
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Report of the Annual Meeting
Cylichna Lajonkaireana (Baster). From the Turbot-bank, dead ; determined by Mr. Jeffreys in Mr. Hyndman's cabinet. Mangelia attenuata, dead. Turbot-bank sand, Mr. Waller. reticulata, dead. A single specimen of this rare and beautiful shell ...
British Association for the Advancement of Science. Meeting, 1860
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Report
Tutbot-bank sand, Mr. Waller j new to the Irish list. S. Montacuta ferruginosa. Turbot-bank sand, Mr. Waller. Recorded by the late W. Thompson, Dublin coast and south of Ireland. S. Nucula tenuis. Living in deep water, Maidens, Mr. Hyndman.
British Association for the Advancement of Science, 1859
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First report from the Committee appointed to enquire into ...
And being asked, Whether, if the Bounty of 40 s. per Ton was granted, it would induce him to try the Turbot Fishery, as the ... there being no Fishing Ground for Turbot alone And he added, That he had had 30 Years Experience of the Manner in ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee Appointed to Enquire into the State of the British Fisheries, 1785
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Report of the ... Meeting
Near the Turbot-bank. Fusus Islandicus, var. gracilis (Alder), living. In 60 fathoms, about six miles from the Gobbins. Buccinum undatum, var. striatum, Pennant ; living. With the last. Cerithiopsis pulchella, dead. In Turbot-bank sand, Mr. Waller  ...
British Association for the Advancement of Science, 1860
10
Twenty-Eighth Meeting ; Held At Leeds In September 1858: 27
Tutbot-bank sand, Mr. Waller; new to the Irish list. a S. Montacuta ferruginosa. Turbot-bank sand, Mr.Waller. Recorded by the late W. Thompson, Dublin coast and south of Ireland. 8. Nucula tenuis. Living in deep water, Maidens, Mr. Hyndman.
‎1859

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TURBOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term turbot is used in the context of the following news items.
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Deer ran into motorcycle on Route 254 near Turbot
MILTON — A Danville man was listed as having a moderate injury after a deer ran into his motorcycle Thursday on Route 254 near an unnamed street in Turbot ... «Sunbury Daily Item, Jul 15»
2
Fish Friday: Giant turbot landed at Plymouth Fisheries
A GIANT turbot was landed at Plymouth Fisheries – but the huge fish won't quite be breaking any records. Although weighing an impressive 15.5kg – heavier ... «Plymouth Herald, Jun 15»
3
Turbot fisherman fined $7500 for excessive catch
A fisherman from Seldom has been convicted for exceeding trip limits for fishing Turbot and failing to accurately report the amount of gear fished. Joey Leyte was ... «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
4
IBM building fire: Electrical fault blamed for blaze in Brisbane CBD
The entire building, located on the corner of Edward and Turbot Street, was evacuated ... Edward Street between Turbot Street and Wickham Terrace is closed. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
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Turbot powered? Motorway stop offers catch of the day to drivers
On Phillips' first fish counter was turbot, lemon sole, cod loin, monkfish tail. A lot of hake is being caught off Cornwall at the moment – and Phillips has plans to ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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Politicians back UK onshore turbot farm
UK politicians have backed a move to build the first onshore fish farm of its kind in the country on Portland, in Dorset. In the latest plan to help regenerate ... «Undercurrent News, Apr 15»
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Brill, squid, turbot: the hunt is on for exotic seafood
Tesco reports that in the last year it has seen a huge rise in sales of fish that it says are caught by sustainable methods. Sales of whole wild turbot have doubled, ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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Recipes: Roasted scallops | Steamed turbot
I also find scallops and turbot are two ingredients many people feel shy of cooking at home, when in fact they can both be included in a variety of easy to cook ... «Scotsman, Feb 15»
9
Watch Joshua Skenes demonstrate ikejime, or Japanese fish …
First, Skenes removes a diamond turbot from one of the Saison fish tanks. It's important to handle the fish carefully and keep it calm. All photos by Michael ... «SFGate, Feb 15»
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Creditors reportedly looking for buyer of Pescanova Portugal turbot
Pescanova's turbot plant in Mira, Portugal, is keeping its operations active while its creditors, a group of Portuguese banks, are looking for a buyer, reports La ... «Undercurrent News, Jan 15»

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