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crevalle

crevalle

9.9
A large, fast fish like a jack that lives near warm coasts
  • noun
  • /krəˈvæl/
  • US
translation icon : crevalle
  • The jack crevalle is known for its speed and agility in warm coastal waters.
  • crevalle jack

Examples

  • For bycatch in Area I, over half was discarded; king mackerel, little tunny, crevalle jack, cobia, and great barracuda were kept.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Anglers enjoy the challenge of catching a jack crevalle due to its strong fighting ability.

  • The vibrant colors of a jack crevalle make it a striking sight in the ocean.

Synonyms

jack
vscrevalle
1 8.3

A fast sea fish often caught for food

is the single species within that broader family
crevalle jack
vscrevalle
  • Specialized
9.9

A large silver fish that lives near the coast in warm seas and fights hard when caught

has identical meaning but is an alternative common name
jack crevalle
vscrevalle
  • Specialized
8.5

A large strong fish people catch for sport in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

is the alternate common name for that same species
jackfish
vscrevalle
  • US
7.1

A sea fish like a trevally that lives near the coast

is the specific species rather than many coastal family members

Compounds

crevalle jack
  • Specialized
9.9

A large silver fish that lives near the coast in warm seas and fights hard when caught

jack crevalle
  • Specialized
8.5

A large strong fish people catch for sport in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

Surface Forms

crevalle singular
crevalles plural

Etymology

Crevalle probably comes from old coastal names in Spanish or French for a 'mackerel-like' fish, and the name moved into English for this sea fish. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a crevalle as a big, fast jack that chases baitfish in warm coastal water.