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spawn
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- pronunciation:
- spawn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
the large number of eggs produced by fish, frogs, and other water animals.
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| related words: |
litter, offspring, young |
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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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