Meaning of the word dogfish in English

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dogfish

US /ˈdɑːɡ.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈdɑːɡ.fɪʃ/
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Noun

1.

a small bottom-dwelling shark with a long, slender body, typically found in temperate and tropical waters.

Example:
The fisherman caught a small dogfish in his net.
Dogfish are often used for scientific research.
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