dogfish

/ˈdɒɡfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small shark, typically with a pointed snout and a slender body; or a type of deep-sea fish in the order Lophiiformes, characterized by a flabby body and a long snout.

“The deep-sea diver came across a dogfish in the dark waters.”

Synonyms

  • deep-sea fish
  • dogfish shark
  • small shark

Antonyms

  • large shark
  • surface-dwelling fish