Word: FISH
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Definition of FISH
- A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.
"Salmon is a fish."
- Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
- The flesh of the fish used as food.
"The seafood pasta had lots of fish but not enough pasta."
- A period of time spent fishing.
"The fish at the lake didn't prove successful."
- An instance of seeking something.
"Merely two fishes for information told the whole story."
- To hunt fish or other aquatic animals.
"She went to the river to fish for trout."
- To search (a body of water) for something other than fish.
"They fished the surrounding lakes for the dead body."
- To use as bait when fishing.
- A counter, used in various games.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "fish" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "fish" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FISH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FISH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FISH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FISH:
- # the fish effect
- # master of fish
- # playing with fish
- # in terms of fish
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