hake

American  

[heyk] / heɪk /

noun

plural

hake,

plural

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.

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hake ¹ British  

/ 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

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hake ² British  

/ heɪk /

noun

1. a wooden frame for drying cheese or fish

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Etymology

Origin of hake

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

Example Sentences

United confirmed that fellow coaches Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel have also left the club.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

Zamora walked over and stopped, but didn’t respond when Hake asked him questions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2023

Hake declined to comment on the incident with Zamora and his departure from the department.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2023

Hake, who requested that her adult sister not be identified, declined to expound on her sister’s medical history or what may have led to her death.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023

"Dywen and Hake returned last night," the Old Bear said.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin