pike-perch

[US]/[ˈpaɪk pɜːtʃ]/
[UK]/[ˈpaɪk pɜːrtʃ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a European freshwater fish with a long body, tapering tail, and a large mouth.; A North American freshwater fish similar to the European pike-perch.
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Phrases & Collocations

catch a pike-perch

pike-perch fishing

large pike-perch

fried pike-perch

pike-perch swim

grilled pike-perch

pike-perch habitat

bake pike-perch

one pike-perch

pike-perch season

Example Sentences

the fisherman proudly displayed his catch of several large pike-perch.

we spent the afternoon angling for pike-perch in the clear river.

pike-perch are a popular game fish, especially among younger anglers.

the lake was teeming with pike-perch and other freshwater species.

he used a live minnow as bait to lure the hungry pike-perch.

cooking pike-perch over an open fire is a delicious camping experience.

the children enjoyed releasing the smaller pike-perch back into the water.

pike-perch often inhabit weedy areas and slow-moving streams.

we carefully measured and weighed each pike-perch before releasing them.

the biologist studied the growth patterns of the local pike-perch population.

a shiny lure proved irresistible to the aggressive pike-perch.

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