sablefish
- noun
- /ˈseɪbəlˌfɪʃ/
- US
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pescado sable
- In shallower sets, the reverse was true, as more sablefish than grenadiers were caught.
- catch of sablefish
- sablefish traps
Examples
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Longlines rarely failed to catch either sablefish or Pacific grenadier at these depths, confirming the ubiquitousness of these species over these waters.
Academic text (1990) -
Increased catches of sablefish from 1978 to 1980 and Pacific whiting from 1984 to 1986 reflect the deeper waters fished.
Academic text (1995) -
And also, we would like to get a sablefish for after the meal to take home.
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The method is also effective for catching sablefish, which is more valuable than grenadier.
Academic text (1990) -
Analytical chemist Ron Grimm prepares sablefish extracts for arsenic testing in the lab earlier this year.
Academic text (2004) -
In 1980, lingcod, sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria), and chub (Pacific mackerel, Scomber japonicus) totaled 15% of the reported catch.
Academic text (1995) -
The best depths for a mixed species trawl fishery may be around 650 fm, where Dover sole, sablefish, and thornyheads are found together with Pacific grenadier (Table 6).
Academic text (1990) -
The chef prepared a delicious dish using sablefish, which is known for its rich, buttery taste.
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Many seafood restaurants offer sablefish on their menu because it's a favorite among diners.
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I learned to cook sablefish by following a traditional recipe that highlights its unique flavor.
Synonyms
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Meat from a water animal that people cook and eat
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Meat from fish that live in the sea and people eat
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Etymology
Sablefish comes from sable, a word for the very dark fur of a small animal, so the name points to 'black'. The fish is also called 'black cod' and is known for its rich, oily flesh, so the name helps you remember its dark colour and why it is prized as food.