The difference between minnows and tadpoles
is that "minnows" is a small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus and "tadpoles" is a young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.
minnows
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tadpoles
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Noun
- A small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus.
- Any small fish.
- A relatively small and insignificant person or organization.
Exemple
- Most minnows are small fish with cycloid scales, soft rays supporting their fins, and toothless jaws. Some possess barbels on their upper jaw, and many species develop nuptial tubercles during the breeding season.
- Having spent more than £500,000 on players last summer, Crawley can hardly be classed as minnows but they have still punched way above their weight and this kind of performance means no-one will relish pulling them out of the hat in Sunday’s draw.
Verb
- (fishing) To fish for minnows.
- (fishing) To fish (especially for trout) using a minnow as bait.
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Noun
- A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.
- (by extension) The aquatic larva of any amphibian.
- A type of cargo bike that has two wheels in front and one in back.
- (psychology) A child’s basic drawing of a human being, having a detailed head but only sticks for the body and limbs.
Synonyms
- (toad or frog larva): polliwog, porriwiggle
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