Definition

Noun: A species of freshwater fish (Micropterus salmoides) belonging to the sunfish family (Centrarchidae). It is characterized by its large mouth, where the upper jaw extends past the rear margin of the eye. It is a popular game fish known for its size and fighting spirit when hooked.

Usage

The term "largemouth black bass" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of bass. It is often shortened to "largemouth bass" in common usage. * The angler was thrilled to catch a record-breaking largemouth black bass. * Largemouth black bass are often found near underwater structures like logs and weed beds.

Advanced Usage

• The defining anatomical feature, "the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye," is a key identifier used by biologists and experienced anglers to distinguish it from its close relative, the smallmouth bass (), whose jaw does not extend past the eye.

Variants and Related Words

• Largemouth bass (n.): The more common shortened name for the same fish.
• Bucketmouth (n., informal): A slang term used by anglers, referring to the fish's very large mouth.
• Black bass (n.): A general term for freshwater bass in the genus , which includes both largemouth and smallmouth species.

Synonyms

• Largemouth (n., informal)
• Bigmouth bass (n.)

Related Phrases

• To fish for largemouth: The activity of angling specifically for this species.
  • He spent the morning fishing for largemouth in the lake.

Noun

1. a large black bass; the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye