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bottom feeding

bottom feeding is the alternative form of bottom-feeding.

Meaning of bottom-feeding

Adjective

bottom-feeding (not comparable)

  1. Of a fish or other aquatic creature, feeding off plant and animal life found in the lowest regions of its habitat.
    Synonyms:
    bottom dwelling
  2. (broadly, figuratively) Of a person, organization, etc., dwelling amidst or thriving on unwholesome situations or activities in society.

Questions about bottom feeding

What is bottom feeding the alternative form of?
Bottom feeding is the alternative form of bottom-feeding.

Words near bottom feeding in the dictionary

  1. bottom edges
  2. bottom edging
  3. bottom falls out
  4. bottom feeder
  5. bottom feeders
  6. bottom feeding
  7. bottom fermentation
  8. bottom fermentations
  9. bottom fisher
  10. bottom fishers
  11. bottom fishing

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