Noun: beaked whale beekt weyl
- Any of several whales inhabiting all oceans and having beaklike jaws with vestigial teeth in the upper jaw
"Beaked whales are rarely seen due to their deep-diving habits"
Derived forms: beaked whales
Type of: toothed whale
Part of: family Hyperodontidae, family Ziphiidae, Hyperodontidae, Ziphiidae
Encyclopedia: Beaked whale