Tripletail (Noun)
Meaning
Large food fish of warm waters worldwide having long anal and dorsal fins that with a caudal fin suggest a three-lobed tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The angler's catch included a large tripletail, weighing in at over 20 pounds.
- Tripletail fish have become an increasingly popular choice for sport fishermen in tropical waters.
- A tripletail swam towards the coral reef, searching for its next meal.
- The tripletail's ability to take a hook without pulling too hard has attracted many fly-fishers.
- In some parts of the world, tripletail are considered a delicacy and are highly prized for their flavorful flesh.