Carp

/ˈkɑːp/ · noun

Meaning

Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae..

Definitions by Sense

1. Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.
2. To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil.
3. To speak, to talk; also, to talk about a subject in speech or writing.
4. To talk much but to little purpose; to chatter, to prattle.
5. Of a bird: to sing; of a person (such as a minstrel): to sing or recite.
6. To say or tell (something).
7. To find fault with (someone or something); to censure, to criticize.
8. An instance of, or speech, complaining or criticizing about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; a cavil.

Example Sentences

The Carp is a ſtately, a good, and a ſubtle fiſh, a fiſh that hath not (as it is ſaid) been long in England, but ſaid to be by one Mr. Maſcall (a Gentleman then living at Plumſted in Suſſex) brought into this Nation: […] Carps and Loches are obſerved to breed ſeveral months in one year, vvhich moſt other fiſh do not, and it is the rather believed, becauſe you ſhall ſcarce or never take a Male Carp vvithout a Melt, or a Female vvithout a Roe or Spavvn; […]

Like scaly carp and feathered swan To nature's world we do belong.

Illinois took the initiative in renaming the Asian carp given the state’s position as a sort of “last stand” against the carp entering the Great Lakes.

Matsumoto Castle exhibits the architecture of both war and peace, from its steep wooden stairs, hidden inner levels and archer’s perches to the moon-viewing room added in 1630, which also offers a vantage point for viewing the brocaded carps and ducks residing in the castle moat.

Here agayne Seruetto carpeth, yͭ God did beare the perſon of an Angel. As thoughe the Prophete did not confirme that whiche Moſes had ſaied: why doeſt thou aſke me of my name?

Enuie vvhy carpeſt thou my time is ſpent ſo ill, / And termſt my vvorkes fruites of an idle quill.

[W]ith your good countenance protect against the malice of euill mouthes, vvhich are alvvaies vvide open to carpe at and miſconstrue my ſimple meaning.

[I]f vve ſhould never cenſure vvithout great Reaſon or neceſſity, hovv ſeldom ſhould vve do it? […] [D]o vve not eagerly ſearch after, and greedily embrace all occaſions to do it? Is it not a pleaſant entertainment to us, to be carping and cavelling at any Body vve meet, at any thing vve ſee done?

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