Turbot vs. Flounder
Difference Between Turbot and Flounder
Turbotnoun
A species of flatfish native to Europe (Scophthalmus maximus, earlier Psetta maxima).
Floundernoun
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus.
Turbotnoun
Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.
Floundernoun
(North America) Any of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae.
Turbotnoun
Triggerfish, Canthidermis sufflamen.
Floundernoun
A bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts.
Turbotnoun
flesh of a large European flatfish
Flounderverb
(intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.
Turbotnoun
a large brownish European flatfish
Flounderverb
(intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall.Flounderverb
(intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
He gave a good speech, but floundered when audience members asked questions he could not answer well.Floundernoun
flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
Floundernoun
any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
Flounderverb
walk with great difficulty;
He staggered along in the heavy snowFlounderverb
behave awkwardly; have difficulties;
She is floundering in college
