tench

noun

An edible Eurasian freshwater fish (Tinca tinca) having small scales and two barbels near the mouth.

noun

A penitentiary.

noun

A cyprinoid fish of Europe, Tinca vulgaris.

noun

A European fresh-water fish (Tinca tinca, or Tinca vulgaris) allied to the carp. It is noted for its tenacity of life.

noun

A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.

adjective

excellent performance in a tense situation.

noun

freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water