barbel in Dutch
barbel in Dutch is barbeel — barbel means a freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or a closely related group in the carp family.
barbel in Dutch
barbeel
(biology) Whisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.
What does "barbel" mean?
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noun A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or a closely related group in the carp family.
"Anglers fish for barbel in the fast-flowing sections of the river."
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noun A whisker-like sensory organ near the mouth of certain fish, such as carp, catfish and sturgeon.
"The catfish uses its barbels to feel for food on the riverbed."
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barbel in a sentence
- Anglers fish for barbel in the fast-flowing sections of the river.
- The barbel is prized among coarse fishermen for its strength.
- The catfish uses its barbels to feel for food on the riverbed.
- Sturgeon have several barbels hanging near their mouths.
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What is "barbel" in Dutch?
"barbel" in Dutch is barbeel. barbel means: A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or a closely related group in the carp family.
How do you use "barbel" in a sentence?
Example: "Anglers fish for barbel in the fast-flowing sections of the river." In Dutch, "barbel" is barbeel.
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