Definition

Noun: 1. A commercially important species of tuna: A medium-sized, fast-swimming tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) found in tropical and warm-temperate seas worldwide. It is known for forming large schools and is a key species for global canned tuna production. 2. A fish with distinctive markings: This tuna is characterized by its dark blue-black back and silver-white underside, with four to six prominent dark horizontal stripes running along its lower sides.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The skipjack tuna is the most commonly caught tuna species globally.
  • Canned light tuna is typically made from skipjack tuna.
  • We saw a large school of skipjack tuna feeding near the surface.

Advanced Usage

• "Skipjack": The word "skipjack" is often used alone as a shortened, common name for this fish.
  • The vessel's catch was primarily composed of skipjack.

Variants and Related Words

• Skipjack (n): A common shortened form for skipjack tuna.
• Oceanic bonito (n): A name sometimes used for the same or a very similar species, .
• Katsuwonus pelamis (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the skipjack tuna.
• Striped tuna (n): Another common name referring to its distinctive stripes.

Synonyms

• Skipjack
• Striped tuna
• Oceanic bonito (in many contexts)

Related Phrases

• Skipjack fishery: Refers to the commercial fishing industry focused on catching this species.
  • The sustainability of the skipjack fishery is closely monitored.

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