Associations to the word «Tench»

Wiktionary

TENCH, noun. A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.
TENCH, adjective. (slang) excellent performance in a tense situation.

Dictionary definition

TENCH, noun. Freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water.

Wise words

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