quillback

American

[kwil-bak] / ˈkwɪlˌbæk /

noun

PLURAL

quillbacks

PLURAL

quillback

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

Etymology

Origin of quillback

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

Example Sentences

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

From Fox News

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.

From Fox News

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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From Washington Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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