striper

• Существительное, обозначающее морскую промысловую и спортивную рыбу с тёмными продольными полосами, обитающую вдоль атлантического побережья США и мигрирующую вверх по рекам для нереста.

A noun referring to a marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes, found along the Atlantic coast of the United States, which migrates upriver to spawn.

1. Military rank indicatorB2informalamerican

   A serviceman who wears stripes on the uniform to indicate rank or years of service.

   Сержант

   • The old striper had been in the navy for over twenty years.
   • You could tell he was a striper by the chevrons on his sleeve.
   • The base was full of young recruits and seasoned stripers alike.

   Синонимыnoncomnoncommissioned officer

2. Striped bassB2informalamericanculinary

   A marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes, found along the Atlantic coast of the United States.

   Полосатый окунь

   • We caught a huge striper off the coast of Cape Cod.
   • Striper fishing is a popular sport along the eastern seaboard.
   • The restaurant served fresh striper with lemon and herbs.

   Синонимыrockfishstriped bass