pilot whale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pilot whale
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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New recruits get to practise refloating an animal of that size using a life-sized two tonne replica pilot whale, which is filled with air and water.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Scientists have observed orcas mismothering before—an orca took in a baby pilot whale in 2021, for instance—but in these prior cases, the animal usually survives.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 30, 2023
A pilot whale — technically a kind of dolphin — may be up to 20 feet long and weigh as much as two tons.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
“This is a fabulous treat for those who want us badly when it comes to pilot whale catching.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
Accurate determination of the pilot whale species involved in the stranding may require museum preparation of the skull and detailed examination of its characteristics.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
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