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Type Words
Synonyms cavil, chicane
Type of object
Derivation carper
Type Words
Type of cyprinid fish, cyprinid
Has types domestic carp, cyprinus carpio
Type Words
Type of freshwater fish

Examples of carp

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Goolsbee had the Asian carp threatening Lake Michigan flown in for the occasion.
From the suntimes.com
His net was made up of carp to 13lb on Method feeder and pellet from Skylark 34.
From the gazettelive.co.uk
One particular species, the silver carp, can pose an even more immediate threat.
From the time.com
Visitors have tossed chicken, watermelon, doughnuts and other foods to the carp.
From the timesunion.com
Lackey saw carp as pests when he stumbled upon catching them with flies in 1999.
From the tennessean.com
Better to stay on the good side of a likely victor than carp from the sidelines.
From the time.com
A good WYF was ther, Mr. Mitchell's owne, Wel koude she carp upon hir telephone.
From the time.com
Another notable Batak dish is arsik, the carp fish cooked with spices and herbs.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Bank and dock anglers usually catch catfish, bream, white perch, carp and bass.
From the charlotteobserver.com
More examples
  • Cavil: raise trivial objections
  • The lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised
  • Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
  • CARP (originally the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, now billed as Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus) is a Canadian organization advocating for the rights of those fifty years of age or older.
  • The Carp is a one-act comic opera (styled "a whimsicality") with a libretto by Frank Desprez and music by Alfred Cellier. It was first produced at the Savoy Theatre from 13 February 1886 to 19 January 1887, as a companion piece to The Mikado. ...
  • (The carps) The Carps are a Canadian rock music duo consisting of bassist Neil White and drummer Jahmal Tonge. They are signed to Toronto-based URBNET Records.
  • (Carps) dice term for 2, 3, or 12.
  • A member of the minnow family, introduced to the United States in the late 1800s. Typically refers to common carp originally from Europe and not grass carp (amur), which are from Asia.
  • This freshwater fish ranges from 2 to 7 pounds and has a lean white flesh. It is the primary ingredient for the Jewish dish called "gefilte fish."