hunterfish
nounUK /ˈhʌntəfɪʃ/
US /ˈhʌntərfɪʃ/
A hunterfish is a fish that catches other animals to eat.
The hunterfish swam fast to catch a small crab.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who fishes by hunting with a spear or harpoon.
The hunterfish dove into the reef with his spear.
3. A fictional sea creature in stories that chases ships.
The sailors told tales of a giant hunterfish in the deep.
4. A type of fishing lure designed to attract predatory fish.
He tied a shiny hunterfish onto his line.