1. plural of skipjack: a type of tuna fish with dark horizontal stripes
2. plural of skipjack: a type of sailing boat with a shallow draft
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The fishing boat returned with a hold full of skipjacks.
• Skipjacks are commonly used in canned tuna products.
• The bay was dotted with traditional skipjacks under sail.
• Commercial fishermen target skipjacks during their migration season.
• The old skipjacks were restored for the maritime festival.
• Skipjacks can swim at speeds up to 40 miles per hour.