artificialfish
nounUK /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl fɪʃ/
US /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl fɪʃ/
A fake fish that is made by people and not born in the water.
The little boy put an artificial fish in his fish tank.
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2. A robot that swims like a real fish and is used to study the ocean.
Scientists sent an artificial fish into the deep sea to take pictures.
3. A fish-shaped lure used by people who go fishing.
He tied an artificial fish to his line to catch a big trout.
4. A computer-made fish that appears in games or cartoons.
The video game has a colorful artificial fish that glows in the dark.