Silverfish
noun
A small, silver-grey insect that likes moist and dark places and damages things like books and wallpaper.
I found several silverfish in the basement, they seemed to be attracted to the old books I had stored there.
Often appears as...
- find a silverfish
- spot a silverfish
noun
A small, silver-grey insect that likes moist and dark places and damages things like books and wallpaper.
I found several silverfish in the basement, they seemed to be attracted to the old books I had stored there.
Often appears as...
- find a silverfish
- spot a silverfish
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Silverfish are considered pests, so the word often implies destruction or nuisance.
We'll need pest control to deal with the silverfish problem before they ruin more items.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Detail
Silverfish thrive in humidity, so they're commonly discussed in relation to damp environments.
After the flood, we noticed a significant increase in silverfish in our home.
Pro Tip 3/3Domestic Problems
Mention of silverfish often indicates a household issue, especially relating to old or poorly-stored items.
My antique collection has silverfish damage; I should have stored it more carefully.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Silverfish are considered pests, so the word often implies destruction or nuisance.
We'll need pest control to deal with the silverfish problem before they ruin more items.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Detail
Silverfish thrive in humidity, so they're commonly discussed in relation to damp environments.
After the flood, we noticed a significant increase in silverfish in our home.
Pro Tip 3/3Domestic Problems
Mention of silverfish often indicates a household issue, especially relating to old or poorly-stored items.
My antique collection has silverfish damage; I should have stored it more carefully.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Silverfish are considered pests, so the word often implies destruction or nuisance.
We'll need pest control to deal with the silverfish problem before they ruin more items.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Detail
Silverfish thrive in humidity, so they're commonly discussed in relation to damp environments.
After the flood, we noticed a significant increase in silverfish in our home.
Pro Tip 3/3Domestic Problems
Mention of silverfish often indicates a household issue, especially relating to old or poorly-stored items.
My antique collection has silverfish damage; I should have stored it more carefully.
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Video examples
Barton Seaver:...
Environmental consideration was served with every plate, but it was served with a heaping mound of consideration for human interests at the same time. One of the other things we did was begin to diversify the species that we served -- small silverfish, anchovies, mackerel, sardines were uncommon.
Video examples
Barton Seaver:...
Environmental consideration was served with every plate, but it was served with a heaping mound of consideration for human interests at the same time. One of the other things we did was begin to diversify the species that we served -- small silverfish, anchovies, mackerel, sardines were uncommon.
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