What does TENCH mean?

Tench

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A freshwater fish of the carp family, typically with greenish-brown coloration and a thick, leathery skin.
2. A European fish of the carp family, typically with greenish-brown coloration and a thick, leathery skin.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /tɛn(t)ʃ/
• UK: /tɛn(t)ʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "tench" comes from Middle English "tenche," which is derived from Old French "tenche." The word has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in British English.

5. Synonyms:

• bream
• carp
• perch
• pike
• roach

6. Related Words:

• bench
• clench
• rench
• stench
• wrench

7. Example Sentences:

1. The tench is a popular game fish in Europe.
2. The angler caught a tench that weighed over 5 pounds.
3. The tench is known for its leathery skin and greenish-brown coloration.
4. He used a worm as bait to catch the tench.
5. The tench is a bottom-feeding fish that prefers slow-moving water.