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If you go far enough back, your genome connects you with bacteria, butterflies, and barracuda - the great chain of being linked together through DNA.
Spencer Wells

Meaning of "barracuda" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BARRACUDA

From American Spanish, of unknown origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BARRACUDA

barracuda  [ˌbærəˈkjuːdə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARRACUDA

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Barracuda is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARRACUDA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

barracuda

Barracuda

The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance. Its body is long, fairly compressed, and covered with small, smooth scales. Some species can reach up to 2.1 m in length and 30 cm in width. The barracuda is a saltwater fish of the genus Sphyraena, the only genus in the family Sphyraenidae, and is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide ranging from the Eastern border of the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea and Caribbean Sea. They are found near the top of the water and near coral reefs and sea grasses.

Definition of barracuda in the English dictionary

The definition of barracuda in the dictionary is any predatory marine teleost fish of the mostly tropical family Sphyraenidae, esp Sphyraena barracuda. They have an elongated body, strong teeth, and a protruding lower jaw.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARRACUDA


Barbuda
bɑːˈbuːdə
Bermuda
bəˈmjuːdə
brooder
ˈbruːdə
concluder
kənˈkluːdə
deluder
dɪˈljuːdə
denuder
dɪˈnjuːdə
eluder
ɪˈluːdə
excluder
ɪksˈkluːdə
extruder
ɪkˈstruːdə
garuda
ɡəˈruːdə
intruder
ɪnˈtruːdə
Juda
ˈdʒuːdə
Judah
ˈdʒuːdə
mock-Tudor
ˌmɒkˈtjuːdə
mouthbrooder
ˈmaʊθˌbruːdə
obtruder
əbˈtruːdə
occluder
əˈkluːdə
preluder
prɪˈljuːdə
remuda
rɪˈmjuːdə
Tudor
ˈtjuːdə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARRACUDA

barracan
barrace
barrack
barrack life
barrack room
barrack square
barrack-room
barrack-room lawyer
barracker
barracking
barracks
barracks bag
barracoon
barracouta
barrage
barrage balloon
barramunda
barramundi
barranca
barranco

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARRACUDA

Ada
agenda
Antigua and Barbuda
bagna cauda
Banda
buda
Canada
cauda
Cernuda
Florida
Gouda
Granada
Grenada
honda
kinda
Lauda
Miranda
nada
Neruda
Uganda

Synonyms and antonyms of barracuda in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «barracuda» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARRACUDA

Find out the translation of barracuda to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of barracuda from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «barracuda» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

梭鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barracuda
570 millions of speakers

English

barracuda
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाराकुडा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الباراكودا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

барракуда
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barracuda
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Barracuda
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

barracuda
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barracuda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Barrakuda
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バラクーダ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바라쿠다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barracuda
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nhồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Barracuda
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाराक्युडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

barracuda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

barracuda
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

barakuda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

баракуда
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Barracuda
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

barracuda
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

barracuda
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

barracuda
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

barracuda
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of barracuda

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARRACUDA»

The term «barracuda» is very widely used and occupies the 21.192 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARRACUDA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about barracuda

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QUOTES WITH «BARRACUDA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word barracuda.
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Spencer Wells
If you go far enough back, your genome connects you with bacteria, butterflies, and barracuda - the great chain of being linked together through DNA.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARRACUDA»

Discover the use of barracuda in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to barracuda and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Barracuda
..A searing and provocative novel by the acclaimed author of the international bestseller The Slap. Barracuda is an unflinching look at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our friendships, and our families.
Christos Tsiolkas, 2013
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The Slap
At a suburban barbecue one afternoon, a man slaps an unruly boy. The boy is not his son. It is a single act of violence, but this one slap reverberates through the lives of everyone who witnesses it happen.
Christos Tsiolkas, 2010
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Electric Barracuda: A Novel
So gas up the car, say good-bye to the relatives, and join Serge on the lam as he drives straight for the deepest bowels of Florida to unravel the final mysteries of Electric Barracuda.
Tim Dorsey, 2011
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Barracuda
Barracuda is a fast-paced thriller which will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate the aquatic action of Jaws, the mob intrigue of The Godfather, and the police procedural sense of The Onion Field.
Mike Monahan, 2007
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Operation Barracuda
As part of a top-secret initiative called Third Echelon, National Security Agency special operative Sam Fisher has been given license to spy, steal, destroy, and assassinate to protect America. And he does...
David Michaels, 2005
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Barracuda 945
The Pentagon now stands helpless in the face of an enemy they cannot see, and cannot stop -- the mysterious Barracuda 945.
Patrick Robinson, 2008
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Fishing for Barracuda: Pragmatics of Brief Systematic Therapy
Fishing For Barracuda? Is this a book about therapy? Most certainly!
Joel S. Bergman, 1985
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Dodge Challenger Plymouth Barracuda: Chrysler's Potent Pony Cars
This ultimate Chrysler pony car book features every series and model of pony car made by the Chrysler Corporation in the 1960s and 70's, including the slippery Barracuda and the classic Dodge Challenger.
Peter Grist, 2009
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Barracuda
Introduces barracudas, including their different parts, what they eat and how they find food, and how they mate.
Deborah Coldiron, 2008
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Barracuda
The ghost ship "Barracuda" plies the waters off the coast of Saint Augustine in 1777. The "Barracuda" takes no prize and leaves no one alive.
Michael Aye, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARRACUDA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term barracuda is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chrysler Files Extension for Barracuda Name Many Times for Zero …
Folks over at Chrysler have filed another extension for the Barracuda nameplate, according to Allpar, which would be at least the fifth extension ... «The Truth About Cars, Jul 15»
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Summit Research Recommendation on Barracuda Networks, Inc …
Summit Research initiates coverage on Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA). Investors must note that the brokerage house has a Buy rating ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
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Barracuda Networks's Outperform Rating Reiterated at Imperial …
Barracuda Networks Inc logo Imperial Capital reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of Barracuda Networks (NYSE:CUDA) in a report ... «The Legacy, Jul 15»
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Hispanics more at risk of contracting ciguatera toxin after eating …
barracuda An article in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene reveals that eating barracuda or other tropical fish could cause ... «The Standard Daily, Jul 15»
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Barracuda Ranked Number One in Integrated Systems for Purpose …
Barracuda has been ranked the number one in integrated purpose built backup appliance (PBBA) units shipped worldwide in IDC's Worldwide ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»
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Barracuda Networks Receives Outperform Rating from Imperial …
Barracuda Networks Inc logo Imperial Capital reissued their outperform rating on shares of Barracuda Networks (NYSE:CUDA) in a research ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
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History of the Plymouth Barracuda: Rise of the Pony Car
Question: What do Wendy's hamburgers, the Rolling Stones, and the Plymouth Barracuda all have in common? Answer: Each has played ... «BoldRide.com, Jul 15»
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Brandon Pettigrew's Plymouth Barracuda Fresh Out Of The Custom …
This 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is wrapped in satin black and sports gloss black rims, purple brake calipers and dark window tint. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) Analyst Rating Update
As many as 9 brokerage firms have rated Barracuda Networks Inc (NYSE:CUDA) at 1.28. Research Analysts at Zacks have ranked the ... «News Watch International, Jul 15»
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FWC Takes Initial Step to Restricting Barracuda Fishing in South …
naples-herald-dot-logo-20x20 (1) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved initial public requests for barracuda ... «Naples Herald, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Barracuda [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/barracuda>. Apr 2024 ».
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