flying fish Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
noun tropical marine fishes having enlarged winglike fins used for brief gliding flight
WordNet
Fly"ing fish`
Definitions
(Zoöl.) A fish which is able to leap from the water, and fly a considerable distance by means of its large and long pectoral fins. These fishes belong to several species of the genus Exocoetus , and are found in the warmer parts of all the oceans.