Striped bass: meaning, definitions and examples

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striped bass

 

[ strɪpt bæs ]

Context #1

fish

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

Synonyms

rockfish, striper

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

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

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

Word origin

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.