Definition of "groundfish" [ground•fish]

• A bottom-dwelling fish, especially a commercially valuable marine species such as flounder or cod. (noun)

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• "On September 12, 2004 the appellants held Atlantic Recreational Fishing licenses which had been issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada) for the recreational cod fishery (also referred to as the groundfish food fishery)."
• ""We didn't see any juvenile groundfish, which is a serious concern.""
• "Associate Director Veronica Young said the center will focus more of its funds on research of so-called groundfish such as haddock, cod and flounder, which are in short supply in Maine waters."