Any of the ray-finned fishes of family Batrachoididae of benthic ambush predators.
Used in a Sentence
toadfish
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for toadfish.
Editorial note
Fish, not fish, invertebrate, even oyster toadfish.
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Quick take
Any of the ray-finned fishes of family Batrachoididae of benthic ambush predators.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of toadfish gathered in one view.
Any fish thought to resemble a toad
common toadfish (or toadfish), of Australia and New Zealand (Tetractenos hamiltoni)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for toadfish.
noun
Any of the ray-finned fishes of family Batrachoididae of benthic ambush predators.
noun
Any fish thought to resemble a toad
noun
common toadfish (or toadfish), of Australia and New Zealand (Tetractenos hamiltoni)
noun
blackspotted toadfish, of the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans (Arothron nigropunctatus)
Example sentences
Fish, not fish, invertebrate, even oyster toadfish.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use toadfish in a sentence?
Fish, not fish, invertebrate, even oyster toadfish.
What does toadfish mean?
Any of the ray-finned fishes of family Batrachoididae of benthic ambush predators.
What part of speech is toadfish?
toadfish is commonly used as noun.