barracuda
n. countablen. a large, fast fish with sharp teeth that lives in warm seas. It is known for being a powerful hunter that moves quickly to catch its prey.
n. a large, predatory fish of the family Sphyraenidae, characterized by a streamlined body and a mouth full of sharp, fang-like teeth. Often associated with warm tropical and subtropical waters.
The barracuda swims quickly through the coral reef.
Divers were warned to stay close to the boat because a large barracuda was seen circling the perimeter.
The barracuda's translucent skin allows it to blend into the sunlight, making it a nearly invisible predator as it strikes with lightning speed to capture smaller fish.
First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.