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Meanings of whalebone whale in English
Portuguese
baleia Whale with plates of whalebone along the upper jaw for filtering plankton from the water.
Synonyms
Examples for "baleen whale"
Examples for "baleen whale"
1
The Byrde's whale fills a unique ecological niche as the Gulf's only resident baleen whale.
2
They are hunting a great baleen whale, one of the largest animals that has ever lived.
3
A species of baleen whale, Bryde's whales are found in the warm waters of several oceans.
4
Gaudreau looked as sexy as a baleen whale.
5
When chased by orcas, certain species of baleen whale are known to try to outswim their pursuers.
Usage of whalebone whale in English
1
The origin of the whalebone -whales and their relations to the toothed-whales cannot yet be determined, since the necessary fossils have not been discovered.