Shiner

usgb/ˈʃaɪnər/
noun

A term used for several species of small, typically silvery fish, found chiefly in North America.

We caught a couple of shiners in the lake today.
Visual representation of "shiner" - A term used for several species of small, typically silvery fish, found chiefly in North America.

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  • catching shiners
  • shiner fish
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Fish Type

Refers to specific freshwater fishes favored by anglers.

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The kids were excited about using shiners for bait.
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Not Always Fish

Without context, 'shiner' might be confused with its other meanings.

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When I said I got a shiner, they thought I meant a fish!
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