plate-skinned fish
nounUK /pleɪt skɪnd fɪʃ/
US /pleɪt skɪnd fɪʃ/
A plate-skinned fish is a fish with hard, flat plates on its skin instead of scales.
The plate-skinned fish swam slowly over the rocks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fish whose body is covered with bony plates for protection.
The plate-skinned fish used its bony plates to stay safe.
3. Any fish with a tough, plate-like outer covering.
Scientists studied the plate-skinned fish near the reef.
4. A type of fish that looks like it is wearing armor.
The plate-skinned fish looked like a little knight in the water.