: any of a suborder (Odontoceti) of cetaceans (such as a dolphin, porpoise, or killer whale) bearing usually numerous simple conical teeth compare baleen whale
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The species — a type of toothed whale and close relative of the pygmy sperm whale — is believed to be a rare visitor to Australian waters.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Known for their ability to dive to incredible depths in search of giant squid, these toothed whales are typically spotted during the springtime.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Dolphins in turn are a type of toothed whale, a group that also includes porpoises, beaked whales and sperm whales.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
Jaws vs Leviathan premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT: Orcas and other toothed whales are attacking great white sharks in record numbers, marking the latest chapter in a 60-million-year battle between sharks and whales.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Known for their ability to dive to incredible depths in search of giant squid, these toothed whales are typically spotted during the springtime.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Dolphins in turn are a type of toothed whale, a group that also includes porpoises, beaked whales and sperm whales.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
Jaws vs Leviathan premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT: Orcas and other toothed whales are attacking great white sharks in record numbers, marking the latest chapter in a 60-million-year battle between sharks and whales.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
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“Toothed whale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothed%20whale. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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