1. A large, fast-swimming marine fish of the jack family, found in tropical and subtropical waters, valued as a game fish.
Usage: Also called crevalle jack or jack crevalle; Common in Atlantic and Pacific waters

Examples

• The angler hooked a large crevalle while fishing off the Florida coast.
• Crevalle are known for their aggressive strikes and powerful runs.
• The crevalle's silvery body and forked tail make it easy to identify.
• Many sport fishermen target crevalle for the challenge they present.
• Crevalle travel in schools and hunt smaller fish in shallow waters.