puffer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈpʌfər
Definition
A fish capable of inflating its body with water or air when threatened, often covered in small spines.
Examples
The puffer drifted slowly through the coral reef, looking for small crustaceans to eat.
When the predator approached, the puffer quickly expanded into a spiky, unappetizing ball.
Many species of puffer contain a potent toxin that makes them dangerous to consume.
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