jackfish

American  

[jak-fish] / ˈdʒækˌfɪʃ /

noun

plural

jackfish,

plural

jackfishes

1. any of several pikes, especially the northern pike.

2. the sauger.

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jackfish British  

/ ˈdʒækˌfɪʃ /

noun

1. the pike fish, esp when small

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Etymology

Origin of jackfish

First recorded in 1735–45; jack ¹ + fish

Example Sentences

Cabo Pulmo in Mexico, which used to be a fishing village, is now a scuba village, where you can see jackfish and sea turtles.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2012

These earn a precarious livelihood by fishing for whitefish and jackfish principally in the summer.

From Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club by Various

Wesakchak at once did as he was told, and the jackfish, who was strong and a swift swimmer, soon brought him safely to the dry land.

From Thirty Indian Legends by Bemister, Margaret

He found a dead jackfish, partly eaten by a mink, and finished it.

From Baree, Son of Kazan by Curwood, James Oliver

Then the jackfish swam up to him and said, "My Master, get on my back and I shall take you safely to the land."

From Thirty Indian Legends by Bemister, Margaret