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hake
[ heyk ]
noun
- any marine fish of the genus Merluccius, closely related to the cods, especially M. bilinearis, found off the New England coast.
- any of several related marine fishes, especially of the genus Urophycis.
hake
1/ heɪk /
noun
- any gadoid food fish of the genus Merluccius, such as M. merluccius (European hake), of the N hemisphere, having an elongated body with a large head and two dorsal fins
- any North American fish of the genus Urophycis, similar and related to Merluccius species
- See barracoutaanother name for barracouta
hake
2/ heɪk /
noun
- a wooden frame for drying cheese or fish
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Example Sentences
When he opened, Jones used local hake for his fish and chips.
Jim Hake, founder of Spirt of America, said “word of mouth is the most powerful form of marketing you can get.”
Hake also founded and sold one of the first Internet companies (Access Media) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
He gave a cry, caught up suddenly the thick hake brush, and hurled it across the room toward the upright frame of silk.
Hake, who possessed a soft and deep bass voice of very fine quality, at once acceded to the request for a song.
Hake, the younger of the two, had close-curling auburn hair, and bright blue eyes.
We have had some thoughts of that kind,” said Hake brightly, “but truly we did give them some trouble even as it was.
Suppose that we run down its bank,” suggested Hake, “and see whether there be not a shallow crossing.
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