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skipjack Definition

skip·jack (skip′jak′)

noun pl. -·jacks′ or -·jack′

any of various fishes that leap out of, or play at the surface of, the water, as the bluefish or a saury

SkipJack Hacker Definition
An encryption algorithm developed by the U.S. National Security Agency to be included in the Clipper chip, a device through which U.S. governmental agencies would retain access to information that a user encrypted with the Clipper chip.

See Also: Clipper Proposal; Encryption.

Skipjack Telecom Definition
An encryption algorithm developed for the Clipper Chip. See also Clipper Chip and encryption.
skipjack Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tuna: It is a far cry from your average tinned skipjack tuna which tends to have a dry texture and bland taste.

Browse dictionary entries near skipjack

  1. ‹ skip
  2. ‹ skintight
  3. ‹ skint
  4. ‹ skinny-dip
  5. ‹ skinny
  6. ‹ skinner
  7. ‹ -skinned
  8. ‹ skinless
  9. ‹ skink
  10. ‹ skinhead
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