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