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whale boat
whale·boat
/
ˈʰweɪlˌboʊt, ˈweɪl-
/
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[
hweyl
-boht,
weyl
-
]
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noun
a long, narrow
boat
designed for quick turning and use in rough seas: formerly used in
whaling
, now mainly for sea rescue.
Origin:
1665–75;
whale
1
+
boat
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whaleboat
(ˈweɪlˌbəʊt)
—
n
Also called:
whaler
a narrow boat from 20 to 30 feet long having a sharp prow and stern, formerly used in whaling
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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