hake

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de pez marino parecido al bacalao, apreciado por su carne magra y comestible.

A noun referring to a type of marine fish related to cod, valued for its lean, edible flesh.

1. Edible fish fleshB1formal

   The lean, white flesh of a fish that is similar to cod and used as food.

   merluza (como alimento)

   • We had grilled hake with lemon and herbs for dinner.
   • Hake is a popular choice for fish and chips in some regions.
   • The recipe calls for fresh hake fillets.

2. Type of marine fishB1formal

   Any of several marine food fishes that are related to cod, found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

   Merluza

   • Hake is commonly caught off the coast of South America.
   • The fisherman brought in a large catch of hake.
   • Hake populations are carefully managed to prevent overfishing.