Bottom-dwelling
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bottom-dwelling is an adjective meaning (Of an aquatic organism) living on or near the bed of the sea, a lake, or other body of water.
Meaning
(Of an aquatic organism) living on or near the bed of the sea, a lake, or other body of water.
More Meanings
- (sports, humorous) (Of a team or competitor) spending a long time in the lowest ranks of the competition ladder.
Synonyms for bottom-dwelling
Depending on context, synonyms include benthic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include background, benthic, bottom, demersal, merits, substantive.
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