carpsucker

[ kahrp-suhk-er ]

noun

1. any of several freshwater suckers of the genus Carpiodes, as the quillback and the river carpsucker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpsucker¹

carp ² + sucker

Example Sentences

In two separate excursions, new records have been set for the quillback carpsucker and bigmouth buffalo.

From Fox News

Ryan Reynolds of Lexington, Nebraska, speared an 8-pound, 12-ounce river carpsucker on July 14 at Lake McConaughy.

From Washington Times

The Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday it has received five applications for four species, including lake sturgeon, shortnose gar, golden redhorse and the quillback carpsucker.

From Washington Times

The Department of Conservation on Monday announced Smithville resident Jonathan Randall broke state records in alternative fishing for snagging the river carpsucker.

From Washington Times

The carpsucker Randall caught from Smithville Lake weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces.

From Washington Times