1. a deep-bodied marine fish with a flattened, disc-like shape, typically found in warm coastal waters

Examples

• The spadefish swam gracefully near the coral reef.
• Divers often spot spadefish in shallow tropical waters.
• The aquarium’s spadefish display attracted many visitors.
• Spadefish are popular among saltwater fishing enthusiasts.
• The distinctive shape of the spadefish makes it easy to identify.
• Schools of spadefish gathered around the underwater structure.