bonefish
[bohn-fish]
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noun, plural bone·fish·es, (especially collectively) bone·fish.
a marine game fish, Albula vulpes, found in shallow tropical waters, having a skeleton composed of numerous small, fine bones.
Origin of bonefish
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As for the strength of a bonefish, I actually hesitate to give my impressions.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
About half a mile down the beach I thought I caught a glimpse of a bonefish.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
They seemed to be very plentiful, and that must be why the bonefish were plentiful, too.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
If you feel a tug, it is when the bonefish is ejecting the hook.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
We had been under the impression that it was almost impossible to feel the bonefish bite.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
bonefish
noun plural -fish or -fishes
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