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Meaning of "killer whale" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KILLER WHALE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KILLER WHALE

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Killer whale is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KILLER WHALE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Killer whale

The killer whale, also referred to as the orca whale or orca, and less commonly as the blackfish, is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the frigid Arctic and Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Killer whales as a species have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals like pinnipeds, and even large whales. Killer whales are regarded as apex predators, lacking natural predators. Killer whales are highly social; some populations are composed of matrilineal family groups which are the most stable of any animal species. Their sophisticated hunting techniques and vocal behaviors, which are often specific to a particular group and passed across generations, have been described as manifestations of culture. The IUCN currently assesses the orca's conservation status as data deficient because of the likelihood that two or more killer whale types are separate species.

Definition of killer whale in the English dictionary

The definition of killer whale in the dictionary is a predatory black-and-white toothed whale, Orcinus orca, with a large erect dorsal fin, most common in cold seas: family Delphinidae Also called: killer, grampus, orc.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE KILLER WHALE

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Synonyms and antonyms of killer whale in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «killer whale» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KILLER WHALE

Find out the translation of killer whale to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of killer whale from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «killer whale» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

虎鲸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

killer whale
570 millions of speakers

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killer whale
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्हेल
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

حوت قاتل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

косатка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

baleia assassina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হত্যাকারী তিমি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épaulard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paus pembunuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Killerwal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

킬러 고래
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paus pembunuh
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

loại cá he lớn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொல்லும் சுறா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किलर व्हेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

katil balina
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

killer whale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Orka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

косатка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ucigaș balena
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

δολοφόνος φάλαινα
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

moordenaar walvis
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

späckhuggare
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

spekkhogger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of killer whale

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KILLER WHALE»

Discover the use of killer whale in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to killer whale and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Freeing Keiko: the journey of a killer whale from Free Willy ...
An account of Keiko the orca's life in captivity describes his capture as a two-year-old calf, difficulties in an unsuitable environment at a Mexico City amusement park, celebrity status after the Free Willy movies, and controversial rescue ...
Kenneth Brower, 2005
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Shark Vs. Killer Whale
Assigns point values to the physical characteristics and behaviors of sharks and killer whales and compares the two to decide who would win if the two were to fight.
Isabel Thomas, 2006
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Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales ...
Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the US, Naomi Rose, Kirby tells the gripping story of the two-decade fight against PR-savvy SeaWorld, which came to a head with the tragic death of trainer ...
David Kirby, 2012
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Killer Whale: Water Bullet!
Describes the anatomical features that make the killer whale one of the fastest animals in the water, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.
Dawn Bluemel Oldfield, 2010
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Orca, the whale called killer
The author describes what he learned about killer whales after seven summers of observing them in their natural environment
Erich Hoyt, 1990
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Shamu: The 1st Killer Whale in Captivity
Provides readers information on orcas, background on Shamu, a chronology of Shamu's life, and how her captivity influenced history. Includes colorful graphic art, fast facts, and a glossary.
Joeming Dunn, 2011
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Whale Done!: The Power of Positive Relationships
He began to see the difference between "GOTcha" (catching people doing things wrong) and "Whale Done!" (catching people doing things right). In Whale Done!
Kenneth Blanchard, Thad Lacinak, Chuck Tompkins, 2003
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Origami Sea Life
ThC killer Whale (Orcinus orca) is not a whale at all. but rather a large dolphin, growing up to 30 feet long. Widely known as "the wolf of the seas," these whales roam in packs and have been known to attack the largest of whales, the blue ...
John Montroll, 1990
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Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus ...
with. the. Killer. Whale. he killer whale, Orcinus orca, is second only to humans as the most widely distributed mammal on earth. It ranges from the tropical seas through the temperate zones to the edge of the pack ice at both poles. Yet it is only ...
John K. B. Ford, Graeme M. Ellis, Kenneth C. Balcomb, 2000
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Understanding Northwest Coast Art: A Guide to Crests, Beings ...
Killer Whale clans are thought to inhabit villages deep under the ocean. When they are at home, the Killer Whale People take off their black-and-white skins and live like giant humans. Killer Whales are thought to be the reincarnations of great  ...
Cheryl Shearar, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KILLER WHALE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term killer whale is used in the context of the following news items.
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Orca baby boom: Enough to save the endangered whales …
Area experts feared it was the beginning of the end for the killer whale population there, reported The Toronto Star. "Not only did we not have ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
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Activists steer public perception to oppose animal entertainment …
SeaWorld has not changed its training or handling of the whales as a result of the film, which "misrepresents our killer whale program," said ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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The heady early days of Greenpeace
Bob Hunter put his head inside the mouth of a killer whale and had an epiphany. He was that kind of guy and they were those kinds of times. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
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Opinion: Saving more than memories - Vancouver Sun
The southern resident killer whale population has experienced almost no growth during the past four decades, and has declined in the last two ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
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Bo Derek hates running and loves fish -- what the hell is she doing in
... in the maritime-monster genre, having starred alongside Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling in 1977's Orca, about a killer whale. «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
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Killer Whale Cloak-and-Dagger: SeaWorld Sent a Spy to a Whale …
SeaWorld's corporate spy, masquerading as an incendiary animal rights activist under the alias “Tom Jones”, attended the annual gathering of ... «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
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Dot Earth | From Apes to Elephants, Wolves to Whales, a Tour of …
In Antarctica my friend Bob Pitman tossed a snowball near a killer whale and the whale immediately tossed back a piece of ice. These stories ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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SeaWorld accused of infiltrating animal rights group in California
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - An animal rights group said SeaWorld Entertainment Inc, known for its dolphin and killer whale performances, sent an ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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Video: Rescued whale plays with dolphin in new home
The Vancouver Aquarium says Chester, a rescued false killer whale, has successfully integrated with Helen, a Pacific white-sided dolphin, ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
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Rescued killer whale spotted reunited with family
Fisheries and Oceans Canada researchers studying killer whales off the coast of B.C. have finally got the good news they've been waiting for ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»

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