barracuda
Reef's swift hunter
A barracuda is a large, predatory saltwater fish with an elongated body, sharp teeth, and a fearsome reputation.
Barracudas are fast, aggressive hunters found in tropical and subtropical waters, sometimes dangerous to swimmers.
Figuratively, a barracuda is a ruthless, predatory person, especially in business: She's a barracuda in the courtroom.
Surprise strike from concealment
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- hunterPursuer of prey
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- preyAnimal being hunted
lurk · stealth · attack · chase · carnivore · jaws · bite · stalker
Underwater rock or coral formation
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- marineRelating to the sea
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
warm · lagoon · mangrove · Florida Keys · Indo-Pacific · Atlantic · Mediterranean · diving
Smooth and elegant
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
cylindrical · scales · dorsal fin · underbite · iridescent · dark spots · long body · large eyes
Violently intense or aggressive
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
formidable · threatening · ominous · daunting · dangerous · notorious · bold · curious
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
prey · lurk · stealth · attack · chase · carnivore · jaws · bite · stalker · feeding frenzy
reef
Underwater rock or coral formation
saltwater · warm · lagoon · mangrove · Florida Keys · Indo-Pacific · Atlantic · Mediterranean · diving · snorkeling
sleek
Smooth and elegant
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
- silveryPale metallic sheen
elongated · cylindrical · scales · dorsal fin · underbite · iridescent · dark spots · long body · large eyes
fierce
Violently intense or aggressive
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
aggressive · formidable · threatening · ominous · daunting · dangerous · notorious · bold · curious · territorial
ceviche
Citrus-cured raw seafood dish
gamefish · catch · edible · mercury · cuisine · cooking · sashimi · fish market · sportfish · commercial fishing
schooling
Formal education received
- fishcod, salmon, bass, perch, eels
- game fishlargemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, brown trout
- reef lifeanemone, sea anemone, anemones, brain coral, fire coral
- Caribbean fishgrouper, snapper, parrotfish, angelfish, triggerfish
- coastal fishredfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, flounder
- Pacific fishPacific salmon, chinook, coho, sockeye, pink salmon