silversides
noun
sil·ver·sides
ˈsil-vər-ˌsīdz 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
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The minimal water disturbance created by a needlefish plug on a slow, steady retrieve is a closer match to slender baitfish like sand eels and silversides.
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John Merwin, Field & Stream, 23 Oct. 2019
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“Silversides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silversides. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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