Skipjack — synonyms, definition

1. skipjack (Noun)

Atlantic bonito Euthynnus pelamis Sarda sarda click beetle skipjack tuna snapping beetle

skipjack (Noun) — 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.

skipjack (Noun) — Medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna.

skipjack (Noun) — Able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound.

bonito elater elaterid elaterid beetle scombroid scombroid fish Euthynnus genus Euthynnus genus Sarda sarda