noun
- plural of halibut; large flatfish found in northern seas, valued as food
Examples
- The fishing boat brought in several large halibuts.
- Halibuts are among the largest flatfish in the ocean.
- The restaurant serves fresh halibuts caught locally.
- Commercial fishermen target halibuts in Alaskan waters.
- These halibuts can weigh over 400 pounds when fully grown.
- The market displayed halibuts on beds of ice.