blackfish

• Существительное, обозначающее несколько видов темноокрашенных рыб, включая крупную промысловую рыбу с атлантического побережья Северной Америки, самку лосося после нереста или мелкого темноокрашенного кита с атлантического побережья США, где самый крупный самец выступает в роли вожака или лидера косяка.

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.

   Чёрная рыба

   • 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.

   Синонимыoyster-fishtautog

2. Spawning female salmonC1formal

   A female salmon that has recently laid its eggs.

   Самка лосося после нереста

   • 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.

   Гринда

   • 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.

   Синонимыgrinderpilot whale