surf smelt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of surf smelt
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A healthy beach hops with bugs on soft sand, essential spawning ground for sand lance and surf smelt.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2019
The Coastal Watershed Institute of Port Angeles, a research nonprofit, also has documented more surf smelt along the nearshore of the Elwha.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2019
A sign explained that the restoring nearshore habitat creates nursery grounds for migrating salmon and spawning grounds for surf smelt and sand lance.
From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2016
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