bottom-dwelling

[US]/[ˈbɒtəm dwelɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈbɑːtəm dwelɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Living or found on or near the bottom of a body of water.; Living or operating at a low level or position; often used metaphorically to describe someone who is unsuccessful or lacking ambition.
n.An animal that lives on or near the bottom of a body of water.

Phrases & Collocations

bottom-dwelling teams

bottom-dwelling performance

bottom-dwelling status

bottom-dwelling players

being bottom-dwelling

bottom-dwelling league

bottom-dwelling ranks

bottom-dwelling club

bottom-dwelling finish

bottom-dwelling spot

Example Sentences

the bottom-dwelling fish darted between the rocks.

he was a bottom-dwelling player on the team, rarely getting playing time.

the bottom-dwelling economy needs significant investment.

despite the challenges, the company remained a bottom-dwelling competitor.

the bottom-dwelling crab scuttled across the sandy floor.

the bottom-dwelling species thrive in the dark, muddy environment.

the bottom-dwelling strategy proved ineffective in the long run.

we need to lift the bottom-dwelling areas of the city.

the bottom-dwelling feeling of despair overwhelmed him.

the bottom-dwelling sediment contained valuable minerals.

the bottom-dwelling ecosystem is surprisingly diverse.

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