hake

hake Definition

hake (hāk)

noun pl. hake or hakes

any of various gadoid marine food fishes, as the silver hake

Etymology: ME, prob. < ON haki, a hook (from the shape of the jaw) > Norw hakefisk, trout, salmon, lit., hook-fish: for IE base see hook

hake Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

northern: Of particular concern are the northern hake and cod in the Celtic Sea area.
European: The common European hake is slender, reaching 1.2 m ( 4 ft ) in length, with a long, pointed snout.

Modifies a noun

fishery: The hake fishery is also targeted with suggested spawning period closures to be followed by technical measures to reduce the catch of immature fish.
quota: They are facing bankruptcy by the end of the year because of the 41 per cent. reduction in the hake quota.

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