carp

IPA: kˈɑrp

Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
An instance of, or speech, complaining or criticizing about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; a cavil.
A surname.
Initialism of Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles, a Unificationist organization.

(intransitive)
To complain or criticize about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil.
(obsolete) To speak, to talk; also, to talk about a subject in speech or writing.
(obsolete) To talk much but to little purpose; to chatter, to prattle.
(obsolete) Of a bird: to sing; of a person (such as a minstrel): to sing or recite.
(transitive, obsolete)
To say or tell (something).
To find fault with (someone or something); to censure, to criticize.

Examples of "carp" in Sentences

The pond was grenaded, killing the carp.
The food found here includes grilled carp and trout.
Don't ask if the carp is good enough for you to eat.
I've had smoked carp is fantastic any time of the year.
He believes in the adage of life is short and carpe diem.
Thai eat Snake heads and carp is a Polish Christmas feast.
The common carp is still the number one fish of aquaculture.
It is located on the Ottawa River at the mouth of the Carp River.
So the carp is the #1 piscatorial prize in the rest of the world?
The fish ponds near the river are used to rear carp for the table.
In tests the carp only took the free offerings and left the hook bait.
He has a Japanese counterpart from the Hiroshima Toyo Carp named Slyly.
The technique is standard procedure for carp anglers in the UK and overseas.
Carp Lake Township is to the north and also to the west of the northern tier.
No I'm not kidding, on a worldwide basis, the carp is the most prized quarry.
If we can get past the name 'carp' and the perception ... we can prove this is going to be a highly nutritious, cheap meal.