What does dace mean?
Dace means A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe..
Dace
/deɪs/ · noun
Meaning
A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe..
Definitions by Sense
- A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe.
- (US) Any of various related small fish of the family Cyprinidae that live in freshwater and are native to North America.
Example Sentences
Somewhere near at hand, though out of sight, there was a clear, slow-moving stream where dace were swimming in the pools under the willow trees.
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Word Forms
- dace
- daces
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dace?
Common synonyms include dare, dart, leuciscus leuciscus.
What is the opposite of dace?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dace in a sentence?
Somewhere near at hand, though out of sight, there was a clear, slow-moving stream where dace were swimming in the pools under the willow trees.
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