CEFR B2

frigate tuna

noun

Meaning

A large, fast-swimming marine fish of the mackerel family, known for its speed and migratory habits, often caught for sport and food.

Examples

The frigate tuna is a prized catch for many anglers along the coast.
Divers spotted a school of frigate tuna darting through the coral reef.

Synonyms: tuna, bonito, mackerel

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frigate tuna (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfrɪɡ.ɪt ˈtuː.nə

Definition

A large, fast-swimming marine fish of the mackerel family, known for its speed and migratory habits, often caught for sport and food.

Examples

The frigate tuna is a prized catch for many anglers along the coast.
Divers spotted a school of frigate tuna darting through the coral reef.

How to Use frigate tuna

frigate tuna (collocation): The name of the fish. — "The frigate tuna swam rapidly through the ocean currents."

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