largemouth bass
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- noun
- /ˈlɑrdʒˌmaʊθ bæs/
- US
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- In the summer, the largemouth bass often swims in shallow waters, making it easier to catch.
- catch largemouth bass
- bluegill and largemouth bass
- largemouth bass and catfish
I'm a full time freshwater fishing guide, you know, targeting mainly largemouth bass.
- I'm a full time freshwater fishing guide, you know, targeting mainly largemouth bass.
- If you know anything about my Shiner Sam videos, you know that this pond is stocked full of trophy giant largemouth bass.
Examples
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The fish is a largemouth bass.
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"I fished the deep drops near Smith Creek and Flat Creek, using jig worms and crankbaits (ShadRap) and ended the day with 14 largemouth bass up to 4 pounds.
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Many anglers prefer to fish for largemouth bass because of their size and fighting ability.
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During tournaments, skilled fishermen often showcase their catch of largemouth bass to compete for prizes.
Synonyms
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A freshwater bass with a very large mouth
A large freshwater fish with a dark green back and a very wide mouth
A large freshwater fish with a big mouth that extends past the eye
A large freshwater fish with a very wide mouth popular with people who fish
A large freshwater fish with a wide mouth often caught for sport
How Big
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- Archaic
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- US
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- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase denotes a type of bass characterized by a large mouth; a learner who knows 'largemouth' (a fish with a large mouth) and 'bass' can infer it is a kind of fish and, in the given context, its flesh used as food. This is a straightforward noun–noun compound following common compounding patterns, so its meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
The fish largemouth bass is named for its very large mouth that often reaches past the eye, and 'bass' is the kind of fish people catch. That's why the name simply describes what the fish looks like.