Muskies Meaning in English
word · lemma: musky
ˈməski
MUHS-kee
mˈʌski
MUS-kee
Definition
Large, predatory freshwater fish called muskellunge, known for their long bodies and pointed snouts. 'Muskies' is the plural form of 'musky.'
Usage & Nuances
'Muskies' is an informal, common nickname for 'muskellunge.' Used mainly in North America, especially among anglers and in fishing contexts. Rare outside fishing or nature talks. Not to be confused with 'musky' (having a strong smell).
Spanish: lucios almizclerosPortuguese (BR): lúcios-almiscaradosPortuguese (PT): lúcios-almiscaradosChinese (Simplified): 麝香鲈鱼Chinese (Traditional): 麝香鱸魚Hindi: मस्की मछलियाँArabic: أسماك المسكيBengali: মাস্কেলাঞ্জ (মাছ) - মাস্কিRussian: маски (мускеллунг) - мускеллунгиJapanese: ムスキー（マスケランジ魚）Vietnamese: cá maski - cá muskellungeKorean: 머스키(머스켈룽지 물고기)Turkish: muskellunge - muskie (balık)Urdu: مسکی (بالخصوص بڑی تازہ پانی کی مچھلی)Indonesian: ikan muskie - ikan muskellunge
Example Sentences
Muskies live in large lakes and rivers.
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Muskies can grow to be very big.
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Many fishermen dream of catching muskies.
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Landing one of those giant muskies is a real challenge!
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People travel from all over just to fish for muskies in this lake.
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Did you see the photo of my uncle's record-breaking muskies last summer?
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