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Origin of fin whale

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby fin whale

fin. sec., Finsen, finspot, Finsteraarhorn, fintech, fin whale, Finzi, F.I.O., Fiona, Fionn, fiord

How to use fin whale in a sentence

In contrast, the songs of fin whales can be recorded throughout the world’s oceans.
Fin whales could help scientists map what lies below the seafloor|Carolyn Gramling|March 17, 2021|Science News For Students
The findings suggest that fin whale songs can be effective seismic tools to study the seafloor.
Fin whale songs can reveal hidden features of the ocean floor|Carolyn Gramling|February 11, 2021|Science News
Using the songs of passing fin whales, the researchers were able to reconstruct the upper layers of the seafloor off the coast of Oregon.
Using whale songs to image beneath the ocean’s floor|John Timmer|February 11, 2021|Ars Technica
The Dude is at his happiest when he has a few minutes of solitude and rest to get high and listen to whale sounds.
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest|Rich Goldstein|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Japan is throwing its annual whale week again to celebrate its dubious commercial hunting of the endangered mammals.
Welcome to Japan’s Whale Week, Featuring Curried Whale Meat And Exploding Harpoons|Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Guests are also invited to try fried pieces of whale seasoned with curry powder.
Welcome to Japan’s Whale Week, Featuring Curried Whale Meat And Exploding Harpoons|Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That dinner kicked off a government-sanctioned Whale Exhibition that will go until the 13th.
Welcome to Japan’s Whale Week, Featuring Curried Whale Meat And Exploding Harpoons|Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pharmaceutical company Ohta Isan has a product called Balenine Dash, which is made from whale and claims to give you energy.
Welcome to Japan’s Whale Week, Featuring Curried Whale Meat And Exploding Harpoons|Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mais on peut bien appeller vn voyage heureux, quand en fin on arrive bon port.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
En fin il parvint Dieppe, & apres quelque sejour il se mit en mer le 26.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Bref ilz remboursent lesditz Marchs de chac deux milles livres, 176 & se mettent en fin la voile le 26.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
A Naval Officer who has seen her says she is lying in shallow water—6 fathoms—bottom upwards looking like a stranded whale.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
He was experienced in the North Atlantic trade, in seal, whale and cod fishing and other Newfoundland industries.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow