Meaning of the word "baleen whale" in English
What does "baleen whale" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
baleen whale
US /ˈbeɪ.liːn ˌweɪl/
UK /ˈbeɪ.liːn ˌweɪl/
Noun
1.
a whale that has baleen plates in the mouth for filtering food from water, rather than teeth. Baleen whales include the humpback whale and the blue whale.
Example:
•
The blue whale is the largest known baleen whale.
•
Baleen whales feed by filtering small organisms from the water.
Learn This Word at Lingoland