finback

/ˈfɪnbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A large species of whale, Balaenoptera physalus, characterized by its slender body and sharp dorsal fin.

“The finback whale swam through the ocean, its massive body gliding effortlessly through the water.”

Synonyms

  • great northern whale
  • rorqual

Antonyms

  • dwarf whale