quillback

[kwil-bak]

noun

plural

quillbacks ,

plural

quillback .

1. a carpsucker, Carpiodes cyprinus, inhabiting waters in the central and eastern U.S., having one ray of the dorsal fin greatly elongated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillback¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; quill + back ¹

Example Sentences

In two separate excursions, new records have been set for the quillback carpsucker and bigmouth buffalo.

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Owen Seay of Big Rapids was baitcasting in the Muskegon River in Mecosta County on April 28 when he hooked a 9 pound, 15-ounce quillback that measured 24.75 inches, the department said.

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The yelloweye rockfish comprises more than 95% of the commercial and sport harvest and is the primary target compared to six other species, including quillback, copper, rosethorn, canary, China and tiger rockfish.

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The Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday it has received five applications for four species, including lake sturgeon, shortnose gar, golden redhorse and the quillback carpsucker.

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This group includes gopher, China, black and yellow, copper, kelp bass and quillback.

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