smallmouth bass

Definitions of smallmouth bass
  1. noun
    a variety of black bass; the angle of the jaw falls below the eye
    synonyms: Micropterus dolomieu, smallmouth, smallmouth black bass, smallmouthed bass, smallmouthed black bass
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    type of:
    black bass
    widely distributed and highly prized American freshwater game fishes (sunfish family)
  2. noun
    flesh of smallmouth bass
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    type of:
    bass, freshwater bass
    any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus)
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