bowhead

[US]/baʊˈhɛd/
[UK]/bau hed/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A large whale with a distinctive, arched head.; The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus).
Word Forms
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Phrases & Collocations

bowhead whale

bowhead stock

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bowhead age

bowhead size

bowhead habitat

bowhead food

bowhead threats

bowhead migration

Example Sentences

the bowhead whale is known for its large head.

bowhead whales can live for over 200 years.

scientists study bowhead whales to understand arctic ecosystems.

bowhead whales have a unique feeding technique.

the bowhead's baleen plates filter tiny organisms from the water.

bowhead whales migrate seasonally in search of food.

conservation efforts are crucial for bowhead whale populations.

bowhead whales are primarily found in arctic and sub-arctic waters.

the bowhead whale's population has been recovering in recent years.

bowhead whales are often spotted during whale-watching tours.

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