barracouta

American  

[bar-uh-koo-tuh] / ˌbær əˈku tə /

noun

plural

barracouta,

plural

barracoutas

1. snoek.

---

barracouta British  

/ ˌbærəˈkuːtə /

noun

1. a large predatory Pacific fish, Thyrsites atun , with a protruding lower jaw and strong teeth: family Gempylidae

---

Etymology

Origin of barracouta

C17: variant of _barracuda

Example Sentences

But just at this moment, a stoutly-built, red-faced sailor pushed his way through the Pilot’s crew, and, snatching the barracouta from the Italian, he thrust himself between the combatants.

From The Tale of Timber Town by Grace, Alfred A. (Alfred Augustus)

As buoyant as a cork, he soon came to the surface, and, scrambling upon the stage, he seized a barracouta from the boat, and rushed at his mate.

From The Tale of Timber Town by Grace, Alfred A. (Alfred Augustus)

After awhile, Tom's line grew taut, and we hauled in a 5-foot barracouta, a bar of silver with a long flat head, all speed and ferocity, and wonderful teeth.

From Pieces of Eight by Le Gallienne, Richard

He'd have jabbed the barracouta, and eaten him, too, just as quick as look, but he hated the Inkmaker, and could not think of anything else.

From Children of the Wild by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir

"Not too fast for a barracouta," said Tom; so we put out lines and watched the stretched strings, and listened to the sea.

From Pieces of Eight by Le Gallienne, Richard