What does blow fish mean?
Blow fish means Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened..
Blow fish
/ˈbloʊˌfɪʃ/ · noun
Meaning
Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened..
Definitions by Sense
- Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.
- A delicacy popular in Japan, consisting of the fish served raw as sushi or perhaps fried. It may, if improperly prepared, contain considerably deadly levels of neurotoxins.
Example Sentences
Where the waves wish-wash, and the foghorn blows, And the blowfish nibble at your toes - oes - oes, The blowfish nibble at your toes.
Fugu, the blowfish or globefish, offers taste, health and adventure in every bite.
Synonyms for blow fish
Antonyms for blow fish
Related Words
Word Forms
- blowfish
- blowfishes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for blow fish?
Common synonyms include balloonfish, globefish, puffer, pufferfish.
What is the opposite of blow fish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use blow fish in a sentence?
Where the waves wish-wash, and the foghorn blows, And the blowfish nibble at your toes - oes - oes, The blowfish nibble at your toes.
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