noun
- plural of jackfish; large predatory fish of warm seas, especially the crevalle jack
Examples
- The fishermen caught several jackfishes during their deep-sea expedition.
- Jackfishes are known for their aggressive feeding behavior.
- The aquarium’s tropical tank featured colorful jackfishes swimming in schools.
- Local restaurants serve grilled jackfishes as a popular seafood dish.
- Marine biologists study the migration patterns of jackfishes in the Atlantic.
- The charter boat captain promised we’d find jackfishes near the reef.