polewig

/pəʊˈluːwɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of freshwater fish, typically found in the British Isles, characterized by its slender body and distinctive whisker-like barbels.

“The angler caught a large polewig in the lake near his home.”

Synonyms

  • eelpout
  • polecat fish

Antonyms

  • warm-water fish