blackfin

[ blak-fin ]

noun

1. a cisco, Coregonus nigripinnis, found in the Great Lakes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blackfin¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; black + fin ¹

Example Sentences

A Coast Guard response boat from Station Los Angeles-Long Beach, a Jayhawk helicopter and the Coast Guard cutter Blackfin and their crews searched the area.

From Los Angeles Times

They also diverted one of the agency’s larger ships — the Coast Guard Cutter Blackfin — to help assist in the search.

From Los Angeles Times

The broken boat was towed to the Terminal Island base by the Coast Guard’s Cutter Blackfin.

From Los Angeles Times

Blackfin tuna are excellent on squid or threadfin herring.

From Washington Times

Blackfin tuna are excellent on squid or threadfin herring.

From Washington Times