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skipjack tuna

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Word: Skipjack Tuna

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The skipjack tuna is a type of fish that lives in the ocean. It is known for being fast and is often found in schools (groups) in the water. This fish is important for fishing, especially in the Pacific Ocean, where it is highly valued. In the Atlantic Ocean, it is less valuable. Skipjack tuna can grow quite large, weighing up to 75 pounds. It looks similar to another fish called oceanic bonito.

Usage Instructions:
  • When to Use: You can use the term "skipjack tuna" when talking about types of fish, fishing, or cooking seafood.
  • Context: It is often discussed in contexts related to marine biology, cooking, and fishing industries.
Example Sentence:
  • "We had skipjack tuna for dinner, and it was delicious grilled with some lemon."
Advanced Usage:
  • In discussions about sustainable fishing, you might say, "The population of skipjack tuna is monitored to ensure that fishing practices do not threaten its numbers."
Word Variants:
  • Skipjack: This can refer to the fish in a more casual way.
  • Tuna: This is a broader term that includes many types of tuna, including skipjack.
Different Meanings:
  • The term "skipjack" can also refer to a type of sailing boat used in some coastal regions, but in this context, it mainly refers to the fish.
Synonyms:
  • Oceanic bonito (though they are similar, they are not exactly the same).
  • Light tuna (in some culinary contexts, skipjack is categorized under light tuna).
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that relate directly to "skipjack tuna." However, you might encounter phrases like "to fish for" which means to try to catch fish, or "to reel in" which means to pull in a fish that has been caught.
Summary:

Skipjack tuna is a valuable fish found primarily in the Pacific Ocean, known for its speed and size.

Noun
  1. oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito

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