hake
noun
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Definition of hake
: any of several marine food fishes (as of the genera Merluccius and Urophycis) related to the Atlantic cod
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We’re talking cod, haddock, hake, pollock, and halibut. — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appétit, "Can You Actually Swap Fish In a Recipe?," 1 Aug. 2019 The tiny menu generally offers just two options per course, with ceviche, scallops, and hake as common options alongside a wine list by local producers. — Kaitlin Menza, Town & Country, "The Best Things to Do in Valparaiso, Chile," 23 July 2019 In their second Slow Food contribution, fillets of steamed hake rest in a fragrant broth along with plump peas and steamed cockles. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "This Recipe Delivers an Early Taste of Spring," 8 Mar. 2019 The flavors of smoked hake pupusas waltz together with unexpected grace. — Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, "How does Fenway Eventide stack up to the original?," 4 June 2018 Other species removed from the overfishing list included stocks of sailfish, winter flounder, and blue king crab, while other additions included stocks of greater amberjack, red grouper, and red hake. — Patrick Whittle, BostonGlobe.com, "US says number of overfished fish stocks at all-time low," 18 May 2018 Other species removed from the overfishing list included stocks of sailfish, winter flounder and blue king crab, while other additions included stocks of greater amberjack, red grouper and red hake. — Washington Post, "US says number of overfished fish stocks at all-time low," 17 May 2018 Early on a recent Tuesday morning, about 50 merchants gathered around gray and red cartons containing species like turbot, hake and plaice and called out bids. — WSJ, "For U.K. Fishermen, Brexit Comes With a Catch," 27 June 2018 For the best results for this fish sandwich recipe, use hake, pollock, or cod. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, "Fried Fish Sandwiches with Cucumbers and Tartar Sauce," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hake.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hake
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hake
: a large fish that lives in the Atlantic Ocean and is often eaten as food
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