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blackfish

/ˈblakfɪʃ/

noun 7
verb 2
forms 3

noun7

Any of various dark-colored fish of the Old World, especially the rudderfish (Centrolophus niger).
Any of various dark-colored toothed whales.
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The pilot whale (Globicephalus spp.).
- The members of this genus, known as ‘Ca’ing Whales,’ ‘Pilot Whales,’ and ‘Blackfish,’ are found in all seas and grow to a considerable size. — 1891
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The killer whale (Orcinus orca).
- A large skeleton of the blackfish (Orca sp.) has been prepared, articulated and mounted by the Curator, Mr. Roblin, and is a great acquisition to the Museum. — 1869
(US, Canada) Either of two dark-colored fish of the west Atlantic, the tautog of New England (Tautoga onitis) and the black sea bass (Centropristis striata).
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(Australia, New-Zealand) Any of various dark-colored fishes of Australasia, especially the luderick (Girella tricuspidata), and a freshwater fish, Gadopsis marmoratus.
- The creek was reputed to contain blackfish and Nathan […] arranged the extraordinary collection of American lures he had inherited from an uncle. — 1985
(Scotland) An Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, especially a female after spawning.

verb2

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To go fishing for blackfish.
- Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, Rhode Island Sound, and Narragansett Bay have many spots where blackfishing is productive year after year. — 1984
(Internet, offensive) To adopt signifiers of black identity (for example, by darkening the skin, or wearing traditionally black hairstyles).

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blackfished · blackfishing · blackfishes

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