starfish
starfish
living beings sea life noun
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starfish with Russian translation
starfish usage examples
🇬🇧UK
Мы увидели ярко-оранжевую морскую звезду на пляже.
We saw a bright orange starfish on the beach.
Они вернули морскую звезду в воду через минуту.
They returned the starfish to the water after a minute.
🇺🇸US
Мы увидели морскую звезду на пляже во время прогулки.
We saw a sea star on the beach during our walk.
Гид объяснил детям, как аккуратно держать морскую звезду.
The guide taught the children how to hold a sea star gently.
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starfish belongs to the topic "Sea Life". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
starfish synonyms
What's the difference between starfish / brittle star / cushion star / bat star / crown-of-thorns sea star
Related echinoderm that looks star-shaped but belongs to class Ophiuroidea; has distinct slender, highly flexible arms and different body plan from true sea stars.
Brittle stars quickly hide under rocks when disturbed.
A specific type/group of sea star with a thick, cushion-like body (family such as Oreasteridae); a subtype of sea stars rather than a general term.
The cushion star is easy to spot because of its thick, rounded shape.
Common name for certain sea star species (e.g., Patiria miniata) with webbed arms resembling a bat; a specific species/group rather than a general term.
The bat star is common along the Pacific coast of North America.
A specific, well-known species of sea star (Acanthaster planci) with venomous spines; ecologically notable for coral predation. It is a particular species, not a general synonym.
Outbreaks of the crown-of-thorns sea star can devastate coral reefs.
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How to pronounce starfish and what this word means
starfish means starfish. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce starfish
/ˈstɑː.fɪʃ/
starfish translation
starfish
starfish examples
We saw a bright orange starfish on the beach.
starfish transcription
/ˈstɑː.fɪʃ/, /sˈiː stɑɹ/
Questions about this word
starfish meaning: what does it mean?
living beings sea life noun
starfish pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
starfish is pronounced as /ˈstɑː.fɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
starfish definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We saw a bright orange starfish on the beach. Translation: Мы увидели ярко-оранжевую морскую звезду на пляже.
Is starfish part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, starfish (sea star) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is starfish part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, starfish (sea star) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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