Snakehead Meaning in English
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Definition
A snakehead is a type of fish known for its long body and aggressive behavior. In informal usage, especially in China, 'snakehead' also refers to a person who illegally arranges migration or human smuggling.
Usage & Nuances
Formal when used for the fish. The criminal meaning is most frequent in Chinese contexts and news about illegal immigration; outside Asia, rarely used this way. For the animal, 'snakehead fish' is also common. Do not confuse with 'snake head' (head of a snake).
Example Sentences
A snakehead can live both in water and on land for some time.
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The fisherman caught a large snakehead in the river.
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Snakeheads are not native to North America.
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The news reported that a snakehead was arrested for smuggling people into Europe.
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People pay a snakehead large sums to get across the border.
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I've seen a snakehead fish at the aquarium before; it's pretty scary-looking!
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