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fin·back  (fnbk)
n.
A rorqual, especially Balaenoptera physalus of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, that attains a length of about 21 meters (70 feet). Also called fin whale.
finback [ˈfɪnˌbæk]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for rorqual
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Noun1.finback - large flat-headed whalebone whale having deep furrows along the throatfinback - large flat-headed whalebone whale having deep furrows along the throat; of Atlantic and Pacific
Balaenoptera physalus, common rorqual, fin whale, finback whale
rorqual, razorback - any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae having longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin
Balaenoptera, genus Balaenoptera - type genus of the Balaenopteridae
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Finally, a trip to the Cape wouldn't be complete without watching the whales, most commonly humpbacks but also large finbacks, smallish minkes and even endangered right whales (which are not approachable).
At the Ocean's Edge: a natural tour of Cape Cod by Motavalli, Jim / E
All tours offer spectacular visibility as you scan the horizon for finbacks or watch as massive humpbacks soar straight up, nearly out of the water, in a move called breaching.
Fauna by Brechlin, Earl / Maine Adventure Guide
In the beginning of September last year, four humpbacks and 12 finbacks were spotted in a single day.
The prince of tides by Shellenberger, Amy / E
 
 
 
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