FISHIER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

Example: the shark is a large fish; in the living room there was a tank of colorful fish

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the flesh of fish used as food

Example: in Japan most fish is eaten raw; after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat; they have a chef who specializes in fish

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the twelfth sign of the zodiac

Example: the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

catch or try to catch fish or shellfish

Example: I like to go fishing on weekends

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

seek indirectly

Example: fish for compliments