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hake

[ heyk ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) hake, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) hakes.
  1. any marine fish of the genus Merluccius, closely related to the cods, especially M. bilinearis, found off the New England coast.
  2. any of several related marine fishes, especially of the genus Urophycis.


hake

1

/ heɪk /

noun

  1. 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
  2. any North American fish of the genus Urophycis, similar and related to Merluccius species
  3. another name for barracouta


hake

2

/ heɪk /

noun

  1. a wooden frame for drying cheese or fish

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hake1

1275–1325; Middle English; special use of Old English haca hook; compare Middle Low German haken kipper salmon

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hake1

C15: perhaps from Old Norse haki hook; compare Old English hacod pike; see hook

Origin of hake2

C18: variant of heck ²

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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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