Gadit

Fish

Definitions (2)
1A cold-blooded aquatic animal with gills and fins, living in water.
The fish swam gracefully through the coral reef.
She caught a large fish in the lake yesterday.
Aquariums often have a variety of colorful fish.
2To catch or try to catch fish, typically using a net or a rod.
They went to fish in the river early in the morning.
He loves to fish on weekends as a relaxing hobby.
Fishing requires patience and skill.
Idioms & expressions
a big fish in a small pond, A person who is important or influential in a small group or organization.
fish out of water, A person who feels uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
fisc
Originally meant
an aquatic animal
Background
The word 'fish' comes from the Old English 'fisc', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. It has been used in English since before the 12th century to describe aquatic animals.