crampfish

crampfish

(ˈkræmpˌfɪʃ) n (Animals) a ray of the order Torpediniformes with electric organs on either side of its head. Also called: electric ray, torpedo or numbfish

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1.crampfish - any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric dischargeselectric ray, numbfish, torpedoray - cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral finsfamily Torpedinidae, Torpedinidae - electric rays