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carp

/ˈkɑːp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large edible freshwater fish, belonging to the cyprinid family.

    - "He caught a large carp while fishing."
    - "Carp is a popular fish in European cuisine."
  • verb

    To manipulate or deceive someone, especially for personal gain.

    - "Politicians often carp at each other during debates."
    - "Don't carp at me for forgetting your birthday."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɑɹp/



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  2. /ˈkɑɹp/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with carp
harp , hearp , harp
Variants
List of all variants of carp that leads to same result
carp , carped , carper , carpers , carping , carps , carp- , carpo- , -carp , -carps , Asian carp , Asian carps , bighead carp , bighead carps , black carp , black carps , crucian , crucian carp , crucian carps , grass carp , grass carps
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English carp, from the Proto-Germanic word *karpōn, meaning 'delectable fish'.

Trivia
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  1. The common carp can grow up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) long and weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms).

  2. Carp are filter feeders and help to keep the water in ponds and lakes clean.

Related Concepts
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  1. Fish farming: Carp is one of the most commonly farmed fish species in the world.

  2. Angling: Carp fishing is a popular recreational activity.

Culture
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In European folklore, the carp is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In Chinese culture, the carp is a symbol of perseverance and determination.

How to Memorize "carp"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, scaly fish swimming in a pond or lake.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'carp' with the idea of a large, edible fish.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Catch A Really Pleasant Prize' to remember the definition of carp as a fish.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'carp', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association: Imagine a Cartoon fish with a Architectural Pattern on its scales.

2. Imagery: Visualize the word 'carp' written in bold, capital letters on a piece of paper or screen. Repeat this imagery multiple times.

3. Rhyme: Create a rhyme using the word 'carp', such as 'A fish named carp, in the sea it does embark.'

4. Use: Try using the word 'carp' in a sentence. For example, 'The carp in the pond were swimming gracefully.'

5. Repetition: Repeat the word 'carp' to yourself multiple times until it becomes familiar.

6. Context: Place the word 'carp' in a context that makes sense to you, such as a fish tank or a body of water.

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