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bottom-feeding

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a fish or other aquatic creature, feeding off plant and animal life found in the lowest regions of its habitat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, ichthyology, natural-sciences, zoology

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Synonyms: bottom dwelling

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Of a person, organization, etc., dwelling amidst or thriving on unwholesome situations or activities in society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively, not-comparable

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adjective

Meaning 3

of or relating to fish and marine life that feed on the bottom of a body of water

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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