starfish

[US]/'stɑːfɪʃ/
[UK]/'stɑr'fɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a marine creature with a five-pointed body, tentacles, and many different species

Example Sentences

the oral surface of a starfish

The children found a starfish on the beach.

She picked up the starfish and gently placed it back in the water.

Starfish are known for their ability to regenerate lost limbs.

The starfish's unique appearance makes it a popular subject for artists.

Tourists often enjoy snorkeling to see colorful starfish in the coral reefs.

Scientists study starfish to better understand marine ecosystems.

The starfish uses its tube feet to move along the ocean floor.

Starfish can be found in a wide range of ocean habitats around the world.

The starfish's five arms help it to catch prey and navigate the sea.

Some species of starfish are capable of pushing their stomachs out of their bodies to digest food.

Real-world Examples

She just threw as many starfish as she could.

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Daxing International has been nicknamed the starfish for its unique design.

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Then she picked up a starfish and threw it into the water.

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One day, he poured out his troubles to the starfish.

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Then she picked up a very big starfish and said, " but I can save this one."

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Animals as distantly related as starfish show similar internal asymmetry.

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But it doesn't seem to work against the sunflower starfish.

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

C. She could not stop the starfish from dying on the sand.

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And then she smiled and threw the starfish as far as she could into the ocean.

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Then there's Spongebob's best friend, the inept starfish Patrick.

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