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Definition of great barracuda
great barracuda
Plural:great barracudas
great barracuda Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly predatory marine fish (Sphyraena barracuda) found in subtropical and tropical oceans globally, recognized by its elongated silver body, prominent lower jaw, and sharp, fang-like teeth.
Example
"While scuba diving in the Caribbean, the group spotted a solitary great barracuda hovering motionless above the coral reef."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Great barracuda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/great barracuda