scaledrake

/ˈskældreɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fish, often referred to as a type of sturgeon, especially the paddlefish.

“The scaledrake swam upstream to its spawning grounds.”

2. verb

To remove the scales from (a fish), typically as a preparation for cooking.

“The fishmonger scaled the raker’s catch for the day’s market.”

Synonyms

  • paddlefish
  • sturgeon

Antonyms

  • bonyfish