Striped bass: meaning, definitions and examples

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striped bass

 

[ strɪpt bæs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish

A large North American marine fish with a striped body, a broad head, and a large mouth.

Synonyms

rockfish, striper.

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striped bass

Generally used in a formal context or when referring to the species in scientific, culinary, or angling literature.

  • The striped bass is a popular game fish along the Atlantic coast.
  • Striped bass are known for their large size and delicious taste.
striper

Commonly used among anglers and in informal contexts to refer specifically to striped bass.

  • I caught a huge striper last weekend!
  • Stripers are known for their fighting spirit.
rockfish

Can refer to various types of fish depending on the region, often used in casual or local contexts. Note that 'rockfish' is not exclusively used for striped bass.

  • We're going out to catch some rockfish today.
  • Rockfish are abundant in these waters during this season.

Examples of usage

  • I caught a beautiful striped bass while fishing in the ocean.
  • The restaurant served grilled striped bass for dinner.
  • The striped bass population has been declining in recent years due to overfishing.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A type of percussion instrument consisting of a series of metal strips of varying lengths, suspended over a resonating chamber.

Synonyms

bell tree, chimes.

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striped bass

An edible fish found in North American waters, often discussed in culinary or fishing contexts.

  • Tonight's special is grilled striped bass with lemon butter sauce.
  • He caught a huge striped bass while fishing off the coast.
chimes

Musical instruments or objects producing a ringing sound when struck, common in both musical compositions and decorative settings.

  • The wind chimes on the porch created a soothing melody.
  • He added tubular chimes to the arrangement for a more magical effect.
bell tree

A percussion instrument often used in orchestras and film scores, consisting of a series of vertically arranged bells.

  • The composer used a bell tree to create an ethereal sound in the soundtrack.
  • She played a beautiful, shimmering passage on the bell tree.

Examples of usage

  • The musician played the striped bass during the concert.
  • The striped bass added a unique sound to the band's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "striped bass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 robalo listrado

🇮🇳 धारीदार बास

🇩🇪 gestreifter Bass

🇮🇩 ikan bass bergaris

🇺🇦 смугастий окунь

🇵🇱 pasiasty okoń

🇯🇵 シマスズキ

🇫🇷 bar rayé

🇪🇸 lubina rayada

🇹🇷 çizgili levrek

🇰🇷 줄무늬 농어

🇸🇦 سمك القاروص المخطط

🇨🇿 pruhovaný okoun

🇸🇰 pruhovaný ostriež

🇨🇳 条纹鲈鱼

🇸🇮 črtasti brancin

🇮🇸 röndóttur bassi

🇰🇿 жолақты алабұға

🇬🇪 ზოლებიანი ბასი

🇦🇿 zolaqlı bas

🇲🇽 lubina rayada

Etymology

The term 'striped bass' originates from the characteristic stripes found on the fish's body. It is believed to have been first used in the early 19th century in North America. The striped bass has been a popular game fish and food source, with a significant impact on both recreational and commercial fishing industries.