noun
- A large, fast-swimming marine fish of the jack family, found in tropical and subtropical waters and valued as a food and game fish.
Usage: Also called crevalle jack or jack crevalle; Common in Atlantic and Pacific waters
Examples
- The fisherman caught a large cavally off the coast of Florida.
- Cavally are known for their powerful runs and acrobatic jumps when hooked.
- Local restaurants serve fresh cavally as a popular seafood dish.
- The cavally's silvery body and forked tail make it easy to identify.
- Sport fishermen often target cavally in shallow coastal waters during summer months.