The term piked whale refers to a specific type of baleen whale that has a long, slender body and a distinctive dorsal fin. While there are no exact synonyms for this term, it can be described using other words and phrases such as long-finned pilot whale, blackfish, or long-finned blackfish. Additionally, specific subspecies of piked whales may have different names, such as the Northern Bottlenose whale or the Pacific White-sided dolphin. These alternative names reflect the unique characteristics of each particular species of piked whale and may be more accurate in certain contexts or regions.