shovelnose sturgeon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shovelnose sturgeon
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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He said he saw large catfish dead, as well as shovelnose sturgeon.
From New York Times
Six feet in this state equals four trout, two shovelnose sturgeon, one paddlefish or a fishing rod.
From New York Times
Meanwhile, Michigan’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department is recommending that sportsmen practice social “fishtancing,” urging that they stay six feet apart — or, in their words, “4 trout” or “2 shovelnose sturgeon” apart.
From Fox News
For example, the recommended gap equals “4 trout,” “2 shovelnose sturgeon,” “1 paddlefish” or “1 fishing rod” measurements, according to a Twitter post by the government agency.
From Fox News
The fish they tagged and released included 17 pallid sturgeon, 208 shovelnose sturgeon, and about 10 paddlefish.
From Washington Times
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