tenpounder

Thân thiện

A fisherman holds up a tenpounder he just caught.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of game fish: A fish species (Elops saurus) that resembles a tarpon in appearance but is smaller in size. It is also commonly known as the ladyfish or skipjack.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We caught a tenpounder just offshore.
  • The tenpounder is known for its acrobatic leaps when hooked.

Advanced Usage

• The term "tenpounder" is primarily used in the context of sport fishing and ichthyology (the study of fish). It is a specific common name for a species, not a general descriptive term for any fish weighing ten pounds.

Variants and Related Words

• Ladyfish: A more common synonym for the same species ().
• Skipjack: Another regional name for the tenpounder, though this name can also refer to other fish species, causing potential confusion.
• Tarpon: A larger, related fish () that the tenpounder resembles.

Synonyms

• Ladyfish
• Skipjack (in some regions)

Notes on Meaning

• Important Distinction: The word "tenpounder" is a fixed name for a specific fish. It does not literally mean a fish that weighs ten pounds. This is a potential point of confusion for language learners.

Học thuật

Noun

1. game fish resembling the tarpon but smaller

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ladyfish
• Elops saurus