Definition of Fish

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fish
n. type of cold-blooded aquatic animal with fins and scales; other aquatic animals (Informal); flesh of fish; fellow, guy (used in combination - i.e. odd fish, queer fish)
v. catch fish; try to catch fish; search for fish; search; try to obtain -

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Fish Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

FOLDOC
fish
(Adelaide University, Australia) 1. Another metasyntactic variable. See foo. Derived originally from the Monty Python skit in the middle of "The Meaning of Life" entitled "Find the Fish".
2. <storage> microfiche. A microfiche file cabinet may be referred to as a "fish tank".
[Jargon File]
(1994-12-01)

Jargon File
fish
n. [Adelaide University, Australia] 1. Another metasyntactic variable. See foo. Derived originally from the Monty Python skit in the middle of "The Meaning of Life" entitled "Find the Fish". 2. A pun for `microfiche'. A microfiche file cabinet may be referred to as a `fish tank'.

Computer Abbreviations v1.5
FISH
3d Fish Tank Saved Fish

An Everquest Glossary
fish
(v.) See fetch, bait.

WebGuest Web Glossary
FISH
First in, still here

Internet and Chat Abbreviations
FISH
First In, Still Here


Fish Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
fish
(pl. )
of Crayfish
  

WordNet 2.0
Fish

Noun
1. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces
(synonym) Pisces
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(classification) astrology, star divination
2. the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20
(synonym) Pisces, Pisces the Fishes
(hypernym) sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house


fish

Noun
1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills; "the shark is a large fish"; "in the livingroom there was a tank of colorful fish"
(hypernym) aquatic vertebrate
(hyponym) bottom feeder
(member-holonym) school, shoal
(part-meronym) fish scale
2. the flesh of fish used as food; "in Japan most fish is eaten raw"; "after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat"; "they have a chef who specializes in fish"
(hypernym) food
(hyponym) panfish

Verb
1. seek indirectly; "fish for compliments"
(synonym) angle
(hypernym) search, seek, look for
2. catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; "I like to go fishing on weekends"
(hypernym) catch, grab, take hold of
(hyponym) crab

The Phrase Finder
A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle
Meaning
A feminist slogan.

Drink like a fish
Meaning
Drink heavily.
Origin
Clearly an allusion to fishes' close association with water. Rather fanciful - fishes don't drink.

Fish or cut bait
Meaning
Either do some useful work or leave and let other get on with it.
Origin
US origin. Cut bait means stop fishing.

Neither fish nor flesh, nor good red herring
Meaning
Not one thing or another.
Origin
Fish was the food for monks, flesh for the common people and herring for paupers.

Australian Slang
Fish
1. (surfing) type of wide surfboard with a swallow tail; 2. (with an adjective) a person: “queer fish”, “poor fish”

As tight as a fish's arse
extremely mean with money; tight-arsed

Fish out of water
uncomfortable

Like a fish on a hock
to be really caught on something / by something / into
something


Tighter than a fish's arse
watertight

Tighter than a fish's arsehole at 20,000 fathoms
tight bugger with money net


Tinnie fish
beer drunk (caught!) on a fishing trip

What is that got to do with the price of fish?
phrase used to question the relevance of a piece of information

Low Life Glossary
fish
noun. A new prisoner.

hEnglish - advanced version
fish

fish
\fish\ (?), n. [f. fiche peg, mark, fr. fisher to fix.] a counter, used in various games.
fish
\fish\, n.; pl. fishes (#), or collectively, fish. [oe. fisch, fisc, fis, as. fisc; akin to d. visch, os. & ohg. fisk, g. fisch, icel. fiskr, sw. & dan. fisk, goth. fisks, l. piscis, ir. iasg. cf. piscatorial. in some cases, such as fish joint, fish plate, this word has prob. been confused with fish, fr. f. fichea peg.]
1. a name loosely applied in popular usage to many animals of diverse characteristics, living in the water.
2. (zo?l.) an oviparous, vertebrate animal usually having fins and a covering scales or plates. it breathes by means of gills, and lives almost entirely in the water. see pisces.
note: the true fishes include the teleostei (bony fishes), ganoidei, dipnoi, and elasmobranchii or selachians (sharks and skates). formerly the leptocardia and marsipobranciata were also included, but these are now generally regarded as two distinct classes, below the fishes.
3. pl. the twelfth sign of the zodiac; pisces.
4. the flesh of fish, used as food.
5. (naut.) (a) a purchase used to fish the anchor. (b) a piece of timber, somewhat in the form of a fish, used to strengthen a mast or yard.
note: fish is used adjectively or as part of a compound word; as, fish line, fish pole, fish spear, fish-bellied.


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Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1
fish
iasc m., (Scot.) iasg

English Phonetics

JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary
Banwes
Banwes = n. a sow, a farrow sow, the fish called gilt head

Barfog
Barfog = a. bearded, the fin fish; the lesser wood-chat, a bird

Breninbysg
Breninbysg = n. king fish

Cegddu
Cegddu = n. the hake fish

Cochgangen
Cochgangen = n. a chub fish

Crafangc
Crafangc = n. a claw, a crab fish

Grawn
Grawn = n. berries; grain; roe of fish. Grawn Corinth, currants

Gronell
Gronell = n. hard roe of fish

Gwangen
Gwangen = n. the shad fish

Gwangiad
Gwangiad = n. the sewin fish

Gwengyn
Gwengyn = n. the sewin, a fish

Gwyniad
Gwyniad = n. a whiting, a making white; whiting, (a fish)

Hyrddyn
Hyrddyn = n. the mullet, a fish

Llaethon
Llaethon = n. the soft roe of fish

Lleithban
Lleithban = n. soft roe of fish

Lleithon
Lleithon = n. soft roe of fish

Llofen
Llofen = n. the burbot, a fish

Maelgi
Maelgi = n. the angel fish

Misglen
Misglen = n. a muscle; kind of shell fish

Morbysg
Morbysg = n. sea fish

Morgranc
Morgranc = n. the crab fish

Morlyffant
Morlyffant = n. the frog fish

Penfras
Penfras = a. fat-headed, the cod fish

Pithell
Pithell = n. the fish shaid

Pysg
Pysg = n. a fish

Pysgodyn
Pysgodyn = n. a single fish

Pysgol
Pysgol = a. piscatory, of fish

Pysgota
Pysgota = v. to fish, to angle

Rhufell
Rhufell = n. the fish roach

Torgochiad
Torgochiad = n. a char fish


Fish Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries

Dream Dictionary
Fish
To dream that you see fish in clear-water streams, denotes that you will be favored by the rich and powerful.

Dead fish, signifies the loss of wealth and power through some dire calamity.

For a young woman to dream of seeing fish, portends that she will have a handsome and talented lover.

To dream of catching a catfish, denotes that you will be embarrassed by evil designs of enemies, but your luck and presence of mind will tide you safely over the trouble.

To wade in water, catching fish, denotes that you will possess wealth acquired by your own ability and enterprise.

To dream of fishing, denotes energy and economy; but if you do not succeed in catching any, your efforts to obtain honors and wealth will be futile.

Eating fish, denotes warm and lasting attachments.
  

Phobia
Ichthyophobia
Fear of fish

Ostraconophobia
Fear of shellfish

Dream Symbols
Fish
Spirituality


Fish Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram)
FISH
Abbreviation for fluorescence in situ hybridization, a molecular approach to chromosome mapping. FISH uses fluorescein tags that glow to detect the hybridization (the combination) of probes with chromosomes.

Terms and Definitions
FISH
a technique for uniquely identifying whole chromosomes or parts of chromosomes using florescent tagged DNA.

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Fish Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries

Rakefet
Fish
Fish In ancient theologic or mystical thought, fish is cognate with water and the matrix; in the Stanzas of Dzyan, the Mother is called the Fiery Fish of Life, and the defunct in the Egyptian Book of the Dead says, "I am the Fish of the Great Horus." The esoteric meaning of the fish symbol is divine, but the theological is almost universally phallic.
Pisces, the Fishes (Sanskrit Mina), is the last sign of the zodiac, and therefore marks the end of one cycle and the initiatory stage of the succeeding cycle. The fish-avatara of Vishsu is both the first and the tenth or last; and this applies both to mahakalpas and to minor cycles within them, likewise to a division of the present and former manvantara. Though Pisces as now understood refers to cyclic junctions in general, with their accompanying world saviors and floods, it has particular reference for Occidentals to Jesus and the entry of the equinoctial point into Pisces.
Out of the Greek ichthys (fish) has been made the acrostic Jesus Christos Theou Yios Soter (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Jesus, Bacchus, the Chaldean Dagon and Oannes, the Akkadian Ea, the Babylonian Xisuthrus, and the Hindu Vishsu and Vaivasvata-Manu mystically are all fish characters, and hence connected with floods and avataras.

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fish
called dag by the Hebrews, a word denoting great fecundity (Gen. 9:2; Num. 11:22; Jonah 2:1, 10). No fish is mentioned by name either in the Old or in the New Testament. Fish abounded in the Mediterranean and in the lakes of the Jordan, so that the Hebrews were no doubt acquainted with many species. Two of the villages on the shores of the Sea of Galilee derived their names from their fisheries, Bethsaida (the "house of fish") on the east and on the west. There is probably no other sheet of water in the world of equal dimensions that contains such a variety and profusion of fish. About thirty-seven different kinds have been found. Some of the fishes are of a European type, such as the roach, the barbel, and the blenny; others are markedly African and tropical, such as the eel-like silurus. There was a regular fish-market apparently in Jerusalem (2 Chr. 33:14; Neh. 3:3; 12:39; Zeph. 1:10), as there was a fish-gate which was probably contiguous to it. Sidon is the oldest fishing establishment known in history.

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Fish

The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation, (Genesis 1:21,28) as well as in other passages where an exhaustive description of living creatures is intended. (Genesis 9:2; Exodus 20:4; 4:18; 1 Kings 4:33) The Mosaic law, (Leviticus 11:9,10) pronounced unclean such fish as were devoid of fins and scales; these were and are regarded as unwholesome in Egypt. Among the Philistines Dagon was represented by a figure half man and half fish. (1 Samuel 5:4) On this account the worship of fish is expressly prohibited. (4:18) In Palestine, the Sea of Galilee was and still is remarkable well stored with fish. (Tristram speaks of fourteen species found there, and thinks the number inhabiting it at least three times as great.) Jerusalem derived its supply chiefly from the Mediterranean. Comp. (Ezekiel 47:10) The existence of a regular fish-market is implied in the notice of the fish-gate, which was probably contiguous to it. (2 Chronicles 33:14; Nehemiah 3:3; 12:39; Zephaniah 1:10) The Orientals are exceedingly fond of fish as an article of diet. Numerous allusions to the art of fishing occur in the Bible. The most usual method of catching fish was by the use of the net, either the casting net, (Ezekiel 26:5,14; 47:10); Habb 1:15 Probably resembling the one used in Egypt, as shown in Wilkinson (iii. 55), or the draw or drag net, (Isaiah 19:8); Habb 1:15 Which was larger, and required the use of a boat. The latter was probably most used on the Sea of Galilee, as the number of boats kept on it was very considerable.
  

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Dagon
corn; a fish
  

Non
posterity; a fish; eternal
  


Fish Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Oil and Gas Field Glossary
Fish
Any object left in the wellbore during drilling or workover operations which must be recovered before work below the object can proceed.

Oceanographic, Meteorologal & Climatologal abbreviations and acronyms
FISH
(1) Fisheries for Improved Sustainable Harvest project (Phillipines) [> CRMP]; (2) Fast In-situ Stratospheric Hygrometer

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Glossary of Genetic Terms
fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
defined: A process which vividly paints chromosomes or portions of chromosomes with fluorescent molecules. This technique is useful for identifying chromosomal abnormalities and gene mapping.
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Physical Geography Terms and Meanings
Fish
Group of vertebrate animals that inhabit aquatic habitats.

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Fishery Glossary
Fish
Used as a collective term, includes molluscs, crustaceans and any aquatic animal which is harvested.


Fish Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

Middle-earth v2.2b
Fishes
Scaly water-dwelling creatures.
Gollum's favourite food.

English-Latin Online Dictionary
fish
piscis piscis


Fish Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of petroleum Industry
Fish
An object lost (or stuck) in the wellbore obstructing operations.


Fish Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries

maritime&shipping&trade
FISH
A piece of wood fastened lengthwise on another to strengthen it; as, To fish the mast.

Chess Terminology
fish
A bad chess player.

Soccer-Stars.org - The Stars
Fish, Mark
Bolton Wanderers & South Africa


Birthdate: March 14, 1973
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Height: 1.91 mts
Weight: 86 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 59 caps, 2 goals (as of August 3, 2000)
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Arcadia Shepherds, Jomo Cosmos, Orlando Pirates, SS Lazio
Transfer Fee: -
A marauding defender who can turn up regularly in attack where he can be effective at meeting crosses. A very good ball playing defender and highly regarded, Fish had an unhappy time at SS Lazio where he was never given a run in the first team and has been survived relegation at Bolton Wanderes to stay with the Lancashire club and he has contributed well to their recent English Cup runs. A regular for the national side over the past four years and a good technical player.


Fish Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
Fish
aluk (n.); aluk-kum-tor (v.)

English - Klingon
fish
n. bIQDep


Fish Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Fish
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are  cold-blooded, covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. Fish are abundant in the sea and in fresh water, with species being known from mountain streams (e.g., char and gudgeon) as well as in the deepest depths of the ocean (e.g., gulpers and anglerfish). They are of tremendous importance as food for people around the world, either collected from the wild (see fishing) or farmed in much the same way as cattle or chickens (see aquaculture). Fish are also exploited for recreation, through angling and fishkeeping, and fish are commonly exhibited in public aquaria. Fish have an important role in many cultures through the ages, ranging as widely as deities and religious symbols to subjects of books and popular movies.

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Fish (disambiguation)
Fish are vertebrates with gills that live in water. The word may also apply to the fish as food or to the act of fishing, either commercially or for recreation. The fisheries industry also recognises white fishoily fishinkfish, and shellfish, though these are not taxonomic groups. A variety of animals that are not actually fish have the word as part of their name for etymological or commercial reasons, such as shellfishjellyfishcuttlefishcrawfish, and crayfish.

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