HyperDic: carp

English > 3 senses of the word carp:
NOUNfoodcarpthe lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed
animalcarpany of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
VERBcommunicationcarp, cavil, chicaneraise trivial objections
carp > pronunciation
Soundskaa'rp
RhymesArp ... Tharp: 7 rhymes with aarp...
English > carp: 3 senses > noun 1, food
MeaningThe lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised.
Part ofdomestic carp, Cyprinus carpiolarge Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia
Broaderfreshwater fishflesh of fish from fresh water used as food
Spanishcarpa
Catalancarpa
English > carp: 3 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAny of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.
Member ofCyprinidae, family CyprinidaeA family of fish including
Narrowerdomestic carp, Cyprinus carpiolarge Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia
Broadercyprinid, cyprinid fishsoft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales
Spanishcarpa
Catalancarpa
English > carp: 3 senses > verb 1, communication
MeaningRaise trivial objections.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymscavil, chicane
BroaderobjectExpress or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
Spanishcriticar
Catalancriticar
Nounscarpersomeone who constantly criticizes in a petty way

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