snook
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noun, plural ( especially collectively ) snook ( especially referring to two or more kinds or species ) snooks.
1.
any basslike fish of the genus Centropomus, especially C. undecimalis, inhabiting waters off Florida and the West Indies and south to Brazil, valued as food and game.
2.
any of several related marine fishes.
Origin:
1690–1700; < Dutch snoek
1690–1700; < Dutch snoek
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snook1 (snuːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl snook, snooks | |
| 1. | any of several large game fishes of the genus Centropomus, esp C. undecimalis of tropical American marine and fresh waters: family Centropomidae (robalos) |
| 2. | (Austral) the sea pike Australuzza novaehollandiae |
| [C17: from Dutch snoek pike] | |
| snook2 (snuːk) | |
| —n | |
| (Brit) cock a snook | |
| a. to make a rude gesture by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers of the hand outstretched | |
| b. to show contempt by being insulting or offensive | |
| [C19: of obscure origin] | |
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Example sentences
He looked for the holes in the bay floor where he would always catch some snook, but there was nothing to see.
Dorado and snook also share a similar peak season to tuna.
While tossing streamers near the mangroves-home to tarpon, snook, and redfish-keep an eye out for manatees and dolphins.
Fish for snook, redfish and speckled trout year round.
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