1. plural of sandfish: small fish that live in or near sandy areas of the ocean floor
Usage: marine biology
2. plural of sandfish: lizards that can move through sand by swimming motions
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The marine biologist studied several species of sandfishes in the coral reef.
• Sandfishes are well-adapted to life on sandy ocean bottoms.
• Desert sandfishes can disappear into sand dunes within seconds.
• The aquarium’s exhibit featured colorful sandfishes from tropical waters.
• Researchers tracked the movement patterns of sandfishes in their natural habitat.
• Some sandfishes use their ability to burrow as protection from predators.