noun
- plural of tench; freshwater fish of the carp family with thick bodies and small scales
Examples
- The pond was stocked with tenches and other freshwater fish.
- Anglers often target tenches in shallow, weedy waters.
- The tenches were feeding near the muddy bottom of the lake.
- Several large tenches were caught during the fishing competition.
- Tenches are known for their ability to survive in low-oxygen water.
- The aquarium displayed various species including tenches and carp.