skipjack

UK
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
US
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/

Translations

skipjacknoun
skipjacks
pl
UK
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
US
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
Skipjack is a common type of tuna found in tropical waters.
Тунец-полосатик - это распространенный вид тунца, обитающий в тропических водах.
Additional translations
парусная лодка
skipjackadjective
UK
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
US
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to skipjack tuna or skipjack boats; relational adjective without comparative/superlative.

Definitions

skipjacknoun
A type of small tuna fish, known for its streamlined body and fast swimming ability, commonly found in warm ocean waters.
The fishermen were thrilled with their catch of skipjack, which would be sold at the local market.
A type of sailing boat with a flat bottom and a single mast, traditionally used in the Chesapeake Bay for oyster dredging.
The skipjack sailed smoothly across the bay, its sails billowing in the wind.
skipjackadjective
Relating to or made from skipjack tuna (or to a skipjack boat); used before another noun.
The restaurant serves skipjack sashimi.