albacore
noun
a long-finned tuna, Thunnus alalunga, of warm or temperate seas, the flesh of which is valued for canning.
albacores
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pluralof albacore.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With such a weapon it was probable that he might have succeeded in striking down one of the winged swimmers that, pursued by the bonitos and albacores, were still leaping over the raft.
From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Mayne Reid
The sword-fish had been charging into a shoal of albacores.
From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Mayne Reid
With glue made out of albacores we caught, to be sure.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang
As the sailor spoke, several of the albacores were seen suddenly heading in a direction parallel to the course of the Catamaran and passing rapidly through the transparent water.
From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Mayne Reid
Unless the albacores get thar eyes on the winged fish, and run down among ’em, there’ll be no chance for the frigates.
From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Mayne Reid
