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spawn

spawn

 
 
pronunciation:
spawn
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: the large number of eggs produced by fish, frogs, and other water animals.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: spawns, spawning, spawned
definition: to produce a large number of eggs.
Salmon spawn in fresh water.
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derivation: spawner (n.)
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