whaler
Americannoun
noun
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Also called (US): whaleman. a person employed in whaling
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a vessel engaged in whaling See factory ship whale catcher
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another word for whaleboat
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a nomad surviving in the bush without working
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short for whaler shark
Etymology
Origin of whaler
Example Sentences
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Named after a well-known Whitby whaler and scientist, it was built at the shipyard of Cook, Welton and Gemmell, before being floated down the River Hull.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Most of the images used in the study were captured during a 1937 expedition organized and paid for by Norwegian whaler Lars Christensen.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2024
More than 150 years ago, a San Francisco whaler noticed something about killer whales that scientists may be about to formally recognize — at least in name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
The big, burly youth had learned a rough-and-tumble lesson aboard the whaler.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
A few troops were attempting to right the upturned whaler.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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