1. a small marine fish with sharp spines found in coastal waters of the western Atlantic

Examples

• The pinfish is commonly caught by anglers fishing near piers and docks.
• Pinfish are often used as bait for larger game fish.
• The sharp spines of the pinfish can prick your fingers when handling them.
• Schools of pinfish gather around seagrass beds in shallow water.
• Many fishermen consider pinfish a nuisance because they steal bait.
• The pinfish has distinctive vertical stripes along its silvery body.