barracuda
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- noun
- /ˌbærəˈkuːdə/
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barracuda
- The barracuda is known for its sharp teeth and aggressive hunting style.
- the great barracuda
It's a fish tank the size of this studio that's in his house and it's got sharks and barracudas.
- It's a fish tank the size of this studio that's in his house and it's got sharks and barracudas.
Examples
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We discovered that the new addition was a South American breed, a kind of pygmy barracuda.
Fiction book (2000) -
Wally said dolphins were as big as barracudas, but I said dolphins gamboled while barracudas patrolled.
Fiction book (1998) -
And so walk me through how you caught that Barracuda, like what was going on?
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And I see a Barracuda come at me and I just left and I left her.
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You better be careful, you just might land a barracuda.
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Wally and I came across a barracuda as big as he is.
Fiction book (1998) -
In the shadow of the platform, five barracudas hung motionless in a V.
Fiction book (1999) -
While snorkeling, I spotted a large barracuda lurking near the coral reef.
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We watched as a barracuda darted through the water, chasing smaller fish.
Synonyms
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A large fast tropical fish with sharp teeth that hunts other fish
A large grey-brown sea fish that people eat and catch for sport and can sometimes be dangerous to swimmers
A large sea fish that eats other fish and is commonly eaten in southern countries
Compounds
- Specialized
A large grey-brown sea fish that people eat and catch for sport and can sometimes be dangerous to swimmers
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word barracuda comes from Spanish and Portuguese sailors who used the same name for a 'fierce, sharp-toothed' sea hunter. So barracuda now means a large, fast tropical fish known for its powerful jaws and speed.