barracuda Sentence Examples
- The barracuda's lightning-fast strike proved fatal to the unsuspecting reef fish.
- Divers admired the sleek, silvery bodies of barracudas as they patrolled the coral reef.
- The barracuda's keen eyesight detected the slightest movement in the water.
- Biologists studied the barracuda's behavior to understand its role in the marine ecosystem.
- Caution is advised near barracudas, as they are known to attack if provoked.
- Fishermen used lures that mimicked the appearance of barracuda prey to attract them.
- The barracuda's razor-sharp teeth were designed to grip and cut soft-bodied animals.
- Legends exist of giant barracudas that terrorized coastal villages.
- The barracuda's solitary nature made it a challenging target for hunters.
- Aquariums often showcase barracudas as fascinating and awe-inspiring predators.
barracuda Meaning
barracuda (n)
any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth
barracuda (n.)
Alt. of Barracouata
Any of several voracious pikelike marine fishes allied to the gray mullets, constituting the genus Sphyraena and family Sphyraenidae. The great barracuda (S. barracuda) of the West Indies, Florida, etc., is often six feet or more long, and as dangerous as a shark. In Cuba its flesh is reputed to be poisonous. S. Argentea of the Pacific coast and S. sphyraena of Europe are smaller species, and are used as food.
Synonyms & Antonyms of barracuda
Synonyms:
- battler
- attack-dog
- fire-eater
- scrapper
- aggressor
- fire-breather
- self-starter
- militant
- hatchet-man
- live-wire
- hustler
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word barracuda
any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teethAlt. of Bar
tiger, fighter, bully,shark, pit bull, battler, attack dog,fire-eater, scrapper, aggressor
milquetoast, wimp, milquetoast, weakling,reed, weakling, wimp, pussycat, reed, pussycat
The barracuda's lightning-fast strike proved fatal to the unsuspecting reef fish.
Divers admired the sleek, silvery bodies of barracudas as they patrolled the coral reef.
The barracuda's keen eyesight detected the slightest movement in the water.
Biologists studied the barracuda's behavior to understand its role in the marine ecosystem.
