crampfish

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crampfish

(ˈkræmpˌfɪʃ)
n
(Animals) a ray of the order Torpediniformes with electric organs on either side of its head. Also called: electric ray, torpedo or numbfish
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Noun1.crampfish - any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric dischargescrampfish - any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges
electric ray, numbfish, torpedo
ray - cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
family Torpedinidae, Torpedinidae - electric rays
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