1. a small spiny fish with a large head and wide mouth, typically found in coastal waters

Examples

• The sculpin darted between the rocks on the ocean floor.
• Fishermen often catch sculpins while looking for other species.
• The tide pool contained several small sculpins hiding under seaweed.
• Sculpins are known for their ability to camouflage against rocky surfaces.
• The aquarium’s touch tank featured a friendly sculpin that children could observe.
• Marine biologists study sculpins to understand coastal ecosystem health.