What does "mudskipper" mean?

Any of various gobies of the subfamily Oxudercinae that are able to survive out of water by breathing through their skins and having strong pectoral fins that act as simple legs.

What is a synonym for "mudskipper"?

Common synonyms include: mudhopper, mudspringer.

How do you pronounce "mudskipper"?

Pronounced //ˈmʌdˌskɪpɚ//.

Mudskipper

//ˈmʌdˌskɪpɚ// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any of various gobies of the subfamily Oxudercinae that are able to survive out of water by breathing through their skins and having strong pectoral fins that act as simple legs.
2
found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mudhopper mudspringer

Etymology

From mud + skipper.

Related phrases

pectoral fin

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