Turbot vs. Flounder

Turbot vs. Flounder — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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

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Floundernoun

any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

Flounderverb

walk with great difficulty;

He staggered along in the heavy snow

Flounderverb

behave awkwardly; have difficulties;

She is floundering in college