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lesser rorqual

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lesser rorqual has 1 sense
  1. lesser rorqual, piked whale, minke whale, Balaenoptera acutorostrata - small finback of coastal waters of Atlantic and Pacific
    --1 is a kind of rorqual, razorback
    --1 is a member of Balaenoptera, genus Balaenoptera

Definitions from the Web

Lesser Rorqual

Definition: The lesser rorqual, scientifically known as Balaenoptera acutorostrata, is a species of marine mammal belonging to the baleen whale family. It is characterized by its small size and slender body, and it is widely distributed throughout various oceans.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: Marine mammal species

Usage: Scientific or zoological contexts

Example sentence:

The lesser rorqual is often found in cold, rich waters, where it feeds on krill and small fish.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: Whale watching

Usage: Popular or general contexts

Example sentence:

Tourists were amazed by the breathtaking sight of a lesser rorqual leaping out of the water during their whale watching excursion.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: Lesser or inferior in comparison

Usage: General contexts

Example sentence:

Although she achieved great success in her career, she always felt like a lesser rorqual compared to her more accomplished colleagues.

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