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black whale

/blæk weɪl/

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/blæk weɪl/B2formalscientific
  • ruКрупный вид усатого кита, обычно тёмного окраса, обитающий в океанах по всему миру. Термин также может относиться к конкретному виду, такому как серый кит или косатка тёмного окраса, в зависимости от контекста.

A large baleen whale species, typically dark in color, found in oceans worldwide. The term may also refer to a specific species such as the gray whale or a dark-colored killer whale, depending on context.

  1. A type of whaleB2formal

    A common name for certain large baleen whales, often referring to the right whale or the gray whale, which can appear dark in color.

    ruЧёрный кит

    • The black whale is known for its slow swimming speed.
    • Researchers spotted a black whale off the coast of Alaska.
    • Black whales were heavily hunted in the 19th century.