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jack crevalle

jack crevalle

8.5
A large strong fish people catch for sport in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
  • noun
  • /dʒæk krɪˈvæl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pez jack crevalle
  • Many anglers consider the jack crevalle a challenging sport fish due to its fighting ability.

Examples

  • The jack crevalle is known for its speed.

  • Many anglers dream of catching a jack crevalle.

  • Fishermen in Florida often catch jack crevalle near the shoreline.

  • The jack crevalle is known for its strength and aggressive strikes when hooked.

  • The jack crevalle is known for its incredible strength and speed, making it a popular target for sport fishermen.

  • When fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, it's common to catch a jack crevalle, especially during the summer months.

  • Many anglers consider the jack crevalle one of the best fighting fish due to its aggressive nature.

Synonyms

crevalle jack
vsjack crevalle
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the common English name used for the species rather than this alternate name
Caranx hippos
vsjack crevalle
  • Specialized
9.9

A large sea fish called the crevalle jack that lives in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

uses an everyday common name instead of a scientific label
crevalle
vsjack crevalle
  • US
9.9

A large, fast fish like a jack that lives near warm coasts

is the specific species label rather than a general description of speed or habitat

Surface Forms

jack crevalle singular
jack crevalles plural

Morphology

jack + crevalle

This is a straightforward species name formed by combining two fish terms: 'jack' (a jackfish) and 'crevalle' (a fast-swimming fish). A learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a kind of jackfish (a large game fish), so the meaning is compositionally transparent and predictable.

Etymology

The name jack crevalle probably comes from two words: jack, a common name for fast, strong fish, and crevalle, a Spanish word for a fish caught near the coast. So the name gives the image of a large, powerful 'game fish', and that's why 'jack crevalle' refers to a big, tough fish that fights when hooked.