Toothed Whale (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several whales having simple conical teeth and feeding on fish etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sperm whales are actually a type of toothed whale and feed on large squid deep in the ocean.
- Orcas, being highly intelligent toothed whales, are at the top of the marine food chain.
- A rare and exotic type of toothed whale washed up on the shore, sending shockwaves throughout the local scientific community.
- Several toothed whales, such as orcas and pilot whales, hunt cooperatively and often drive fish into small balls for easy consumption.
- Historically, people had limited knowledge about toothed whales due to their relatively elusive nature.