beaked whale

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈbēk ʰweɪl, weɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈbēk ʰweɪl, weɪl/

Definitions of beaked whale words

noun beaked whale any of a worldwide family (Ziphiidae) of medium-sized toothed whales characterized by a long, narrow snout 3
noun beaked whale any of several toothed whales of the family Hyperoodontidae (Ziphiidae), inhabiting all oceans and having beaklike jaws. 1
noun beaked whale Any of at least 20 species of whales in the family Ziphiidae, known to dive to great depths. 0

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Origin of beaked whale

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Beaked whale

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beaked whale popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

beaked whale usage trend in Literature

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