sardine

Any of various edible fishes of the family Clupeidae that are frequently canned, especially small herrings of western Atlantic waters and Sardina pilchardus of European waters.

Any of various other small, silvery, edible freshwater or marine fishes.

To pack tightly; cram.

One of several different small clupeoid fish suitable for canning in oil.

The Gulf menhaden, Brevoortia patronus.

The common menhaden, Brevoortia tyrannus, when prepared and boxed as sardines. See shadine.

An anchovy, Stolephorus browni.

A characinoid fish of the subfamily Tetragonopterinæ, living in the fresh waters of the island of Trinidad. Several species are known by the name.

An insignificant or contemptible person; a petty character. Compare small fry, under fry.

Same as sard.