noun, plural (especially collectively) scul·pin, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) scul·pins.
- any small, freshwater fish of the genus Cottus, of the family Cottidae, having a large head with one or more spines on each side; bullhead.
- any of numerous marine fishes of the same family.
- (in California) a common scorpionfish, Scorpaena guttata.
noun plural -pin or -pins
- US and Canadian any of various fishes of the family Cottidae (bullheads and sea scorpions)