beaked whale

noun

1. any of several toothed whales of the family Hyperoodontidae (Ziphiidae), inhabiting all oceans and having beaklike jaws.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beaked whale¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

He stressed also that there is still little known about how animals, such as beaked whales and squid, use this ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times

They found Cuvier's beaked whales, bottlenose dolphins and sperm whales -- including a young adult male previously seen off southern France.

From Science Daily

The record holder for the deepest dive by a mammal is a Cuvier's beaked whale, which in 2014 was measured to dive at least 2992 meters.

From Science Daily

But the survey published Thursday in the Endangered Species Research journal found that at least four species of cetaceans — including sperm whales and Cuvier’s beaked whales — were present in the area all year round.

From Seattle Times

The charity called on the public to report any sightings of Sowerby's beaked whales to them.

From BBC