icefish Meaning & Definition
What Does Icefish Mean?
Icefish is a noun that means Any member of notothenioid family Channichthyidae; these Antarctic fishes are named for the lack of hemoglobin in their blood. It can also mean The noodlefish (family Salangidae in order Osmeriformes). As a verb, it means Alternative form of ice fish. As a verb, it means To fish through a hole cut into ice.
Word Facts for Icefish
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | icefishes |
| Verb forms | icefishes, icefishing, icefished |
Icefish Definition (Noun)
- Any member of notothenioid family Channichthyidae; these Antarctic fishes are named for the lack of hemoglobin in their blood
- The noodlefish (family Salangidae in order Osmeriformes).
Icefish as a Verb
- Alternative form of ice fish.
Verb
- To fish through a hole cut into ice.
Synonyms of Icefish
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Icefish synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
icefish (plural icefishes or icefish)
icefish (third-person singular simple present icefishes, present participle icefishing, simple past and past participle icefished)
Words That Rhyme With Icefish
Origin of Icefish
From ice + fish.
Quick Answers About Icefish
Is icefish a noun or a verb?
Icefish is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of icefish?
The plural of icefish is icefishes.
What is the past tense of icefish?
The past tense of icefish is icefished. The present participle is icefishing.