sprat
IPA: sprˈæt
noun
- Any of various small, herring-like, marine fish in the genus Sprattus, in the family Clupeidae.
- Any of various similar fish of other genera.
- (by extension) Anything petty or insignificant.
- (UK, slang, obsolete) A sixpence.
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Examples of "sprat" in Sentences
- The fisherman caught a small sprat while casting his line into the sea
- The sprat population has been dwindling due to overfishing in the area
- The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh sprats as the main ingredient
- The children giggled as they watched the sprats darting around in the aquarium
- Sprats are often used as bait for catching larger fish in the ocean
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