blackfish

[blak-fish]

blackfish Definition

• 1. any of several dark-colored fishes, such as the tautog or sea bass
• 2. a killer whale

Using blackfish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blackfish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The blackfish is a popular game fish in the Northeastern United States.

• Example

  The documentary 'Blackfish' explores the treatment of killer whales in captivity.

blackfish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blackfish

• tautog
• killer whale
• sea bass

Phrases with blackfish

• blackfish fishing

  fishing for tautog

  Example

  He went blackfish fishing with his friends last weekend.

• blackfish rig

  a type of fishing rig used for catching tautog

  Example

  He set up his blackfish rig and waited for a bite.

• blackfish tournament

  a fishing competition where the goal is to catch the largest tautog

  Example

  The annual blackfish tournament is coming up next month.

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Summary: blackfish in Brief

'Blackfish' [blak-fish] refers to either a dark-colored fish like the tautog or sea bass, or a killer whale. It is a popular game fish in the Northeastern United States and has its own fishing tournaments and rigs. The term also gained notoriety from the documentary 'Blackfish,' which examines the treatment of killer whales in captivity.