blackfish

• Nom désignant plusieurs espèces de poissons de couleur sombre, notamment un grand poisson commercial des côtes atlantiques de l'Amérique du Nord, une femelle de saumon après le frai, ou un petit cétacé sombre des côtes atlantiques des États-Unis, dont le plus grand mâle sert de guide ou de meneur au banc.

A noun referring to any of several dark-colored fish, including a large food fish from the Atlantic coast of North America, a female salmon that has recently spawned, or a small dark-colored whale from the Atlantic coast of the United States where the largest male acts as a pilot or leader for the school.

1. Atlantic food fishB2formalamerican

   A large, dark-colored food fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America.

   Tautogue noir

   • The blackfish is a popular catch among local fishermen.
   • We had grilled blackfish for dinner last night.
   • Blackfish populations are carefully monitored to ensure sustainability.

   Synonymesoyster-fishtautog

2. Spawning female salmonC1formal

   A female salmon that has recently laid its eggs.

   Saumon femelle ayant frayé

   • After spawning, the blackfish becomes weak and may die.
   • Biologists tagged several blackfish to study their migration patterns.
   • The river was full of blackfish returning from the ocean.

3. Pilot whaleC1formalamerican

   A small, dark-colored whale found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its social structure where the largest male acts as a leader.

   Globicéphale

   • A pod of blackfish was spotted off the coast of Maine.
   • The blackfish followed their leader through the narrow channel.
   • Researchers observed the blackfish communicating with clicks and whistles.

   Synonymesgrinderpilot whale