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SKIPJACK

Definition:

1. [noun] oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito
   Synonyms: tuna, Euthynnus pelamis
   
   
2. [noun] medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna
   Synonyms: Atlantic bonito, Sarda sarda
   
   
3. [noun] able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound
   Synonyms: click beetle, snapping beetle
   
   

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