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Snakehead - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A snakehead is a type of predatory freshwater fish known for its elongated body and snake-like head. It is also used to describe a leader in organized crime, particularly in East Asia.

snakehead

/ˈsneɪkˌhɛd/ /ˈsneɪkˌhɛd/

Definition:

A freshwater fish with a snake-like head, often invasive and predatory.

Synonyms:

fish, predator, invasive species

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

prey, harmless fish

Common Collocations:

invasive snakehead, snakehead fish, northern snakehead

Derivatives:

snakeheads (plural), snakehead fishing

Usage Tips:

Use "snakehead" to refer to the fish species; avoid confusion with other meanings like "snake's head."

Common Phrases:

snake in the grass, slippery as a snake

Etymology:

Derived from "snake" + "head," describing its physical resemblance to a snake's head.

Examples:

  • 1. The snakehead is an aggressive freshwater fish.
  • 2. We caught a large snakehead in the river yesterday.
  • 3. Snakeheads can survive out of water for days.
  • 4. Invasive snakeheads threaten local ecosystems.

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