fish
//fɪʃ//
Noun
fishSingular
fish, fishesPlural
1
A cold-blooded aquatic vertebrate animal that has gills, fins, and typically an elongated body covered with scales.
I saw a colorful fish swimming in the ocean.
2
The flesh of fish used as food.
I don't eat fish because I'm allergic to it.
3
A person who is strange or eccentric in some way.
He's a bit of an odd fish, but he's very talented.
Verb
fishInfinitive
fishPresent tense
fishedPast tense
fishedPast participle
fishingPresent participle
fishesThird-person singular
1
To catch or try to catch fish, typically with a net or hook and line.
We went fishing in the lake yesterday.
2
To search for something by groping or feeling.
She fished around in her bag for her keys.
3
To try to obtain information or compliments indirectly.
She was fishing for compliments about her new dress.