Spawn Common

Spawn has 6 different meanings across 3 categories:

Definitions

Noun

the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs

"The angler carefully scooped up a cluster of translucent spawn floating near the surface to examine its health."

spawn

The numerous eggs of an aquatic organism.

"The fisherman watched as hundreds of silvery spawns drifted to the bottom of the lake after the salmon ran upstream."

Verb

call forth

"The scandal has spawned countless rumors about his financial dealings."

engender breed spawn

lay spawn

"The salmon swims upstream to spawn"

spawn

To produce or deposit (eggs) in water.

"The salmon swam upstream to spawn and deposit their eggs in the cool riverbed."

Proper Noun

A surname.

"The local historian wrote a detailed biography of the famous Spawn family, noting their long-standing influence in the region."