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skipjack
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/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
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/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
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skipjack
noun
skipjacks
pl
UK
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
US
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
тунец-полосатик
Skipjack is a common type of tuna found in tropical waters.
Тунец-полосатик - это распространенный вид тунца, обитающий в тропических водах.
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шлюпка
парусная лодка
skipjack
adjective
UK
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
US
/ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to skipjack tuna or skipjack boats; relational adjective without comparative/superlative.
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skipjack
noun
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.
skipjack
adjective
Relating to or made from skipjack tuna (or to a skipjack boat); used before another noun.
The restaurant serves skipjack sashimi.
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