redfin

/ˈrɛdfɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of several species of small, bottom-dwelling fish of the family Hexagrammidae, native to the Pacific coast of North America.

“The redfin was a popular catch for local anglers this summer.”

2. noun

A type of salmonid fish, genus Oncorhynchus, native to the Pacific coast of North America.

“The redfin is an important species in the Pacific salmonid fish population.”

Synonyms

  • bottomfish
  • salmonid

Antonyms

  • surfacefish
  • topfish