crapefish

/krɛpˈfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ray in the family Dasyatidae, particularly the species Dasyatis pastinaca, also known as the common stingray or crape-jack.

“The crapefish was a common sight in the coastal waters of Europe during the Middle Ages.”

2. noun

A type of ray found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

“The crapefish was a popular target species for recreational fishermen in the region.”

Synonyms

  • ray
  • stingray

Antonyms

  • basking shark
  • shark