numbfish
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numbfish — [num′fish΄] n. pl. numbfish or numbfishes (see FISH) an electric ray … English World dictionary
Numbfish — Numb fish , n. (Zo[ o]l.) The torpedo, which numbs by the electric shocks which it gives. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
numbfish — Torpedo Tor*pe do, n.; pl. {Torpedoes}. [L. torpedo, inis, from torpere to be stiff, numb, or torpid. See {Torpid}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of elasmobranch fishes belonging to {Torpedo} and allied genera. They… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
numbfish — /ˈnʌmfɪʃ/ (say numfish) noun (plural numbfish or numbfishes) an electric ray (fish), so called from its power of numbing its prey by means of electric shocks. Usage: For variation in the plural inflection, see note at fish1 …
numbfish — n. (Zoology) fish that has electric organs and is able to give electrical shock from its organs and enlarged pectoral (lives in tropical or temperate seas), electric ray, crampfish, electrical fish, torpedo … English contemporary dictionary
numbfish — noun any sluggish bottom dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges • Syn: ↑electric ray, ↑crampfish, ↑torpedo • Hypernyms: ↑ray •… … Useful english dictionary
Blackspotted numbfish — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
Brownband numbfish — Conservation status Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdo … Wikipedia
Narcinidae — Numbfishes Lesser electric ray, Narcine bancroftii Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Narcine — Temporal range: Eocene–Present[1] … Wikipedia
