couta boat
(Australia) A type of fishing boat used in Victoria, Australia, until the 1950s, latterly reinvented as a recreational sailboat.
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(Australia) A type of fishing boat used in Victoria, Australia, until the 1950s, latterly reinvented as a recreational sailboat.
1993, Australian Fisheries Division, Australian Fisheries, Volume 52, Issues 1-6, [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=M7wXAQAAIAAJ&q=%22couta+boat%22|%22couta+boats%22&dq=%22couta+boat%22|%22couta+boats%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=vCIxT4bXHsmSiAeI…
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Australian slang for a barracouta — a long, slender, predatory fish (Thyrsites atun) found in southern Australian and New Zealand waters and popular as a food fish. The clipped form is typical of Australian informal speech, which routinely shortens and reshapes words. Typically used in fishing contexts, seafood markets, and casual conversation among those familiar with Australian coastal cuisine. Barracouta is distinct from barracuda, and the Australian pronunciation and abbreviated form reflect local fishing culture.
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Australian informal shortened form of barracouta, a predatory fish (Thyrsites atun) popular in southern Australian waters, especially around Victoria and Tasmania. Common in local fish markets and coastal conversations around Melbourne. The apostrophe signals the clipping of the opening syllable. A standard example of the characteristic Australian tendency to clip and informalize proper nouns in everyday speech. The fish itself is known for its strong, oily flavor and is particularly popular smoked, making it a beloved part of southern Australian food culture.
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A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.