Pilot Whale (Noun)
Meaning
Small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pilot whale is a highly social animal that is often found in large groups, or pods, in the ocean.
- Scientists have been studying the behavior of pilot whales in the Atlantic to better understand their social structures.
- A pilot whale was spotted swimming near the shore, drawing a crowd of excited onlookers.
- The largest male pilot whale in the group serves as the leader, guiding the others through the waters.
- Researchers have been tracking a group of pilot whales to learn more about their migration patterns and habitats.