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Definition of Sculpin

1. Noun. Any of numerous spiny large-headed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes with broad mouths.

Definition of Sculpin

1. n. Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with several sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America.

Definition of Sculpin

1. Noun. A small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sculpin

1. a freshwater fish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sculpin

1. Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America. A large cottoid market fish of California (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus); called also bighead, cabezon, scorpion, salpa. The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe (Callionymus lura). The name is also applied to other related California species. Deep-water sculpin, the sea raven. Origin: Written also skulpin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Sculpin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Summer Cruise on the Coast of New England by Robert Carter (1864)
"—THE sculpin. —A SCIENTIFIC SHOEMAKER. THE Fourth of July morning opened with unwonted stillness. Nothing could be heard in the fog but the light washing of ..."

2. ... The Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1892)
"About the sculpin? — said the young fellow. My good friend, — said I, — I am sure, by your countenance, you would not hurt the feelings of one who has been ..."

3. Kantner's Illustrated Book of Objects, Containing Over 2000 Fine Engravings by Washington C. Kantner (1892)
"sculpin, A certain small fish furnished with spines. Sculptor, One who carves images or figures. Scuttle, A wide-mouthed vessel for holding coal. ..."

4. The Knickerbocker: Or, New-York Monthly Magazine by Charles Fenno Hoffman, Timothy Flint, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew (1861)
"Mrs. sculpin produced some ale and cigars, and the matrimonial trenches were opened. Mrs. sculpin was lofty in proportion as Kamm was humble. ..."

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