whaling
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Noun — The industry or practice of hunting whales, typically for oil, meat, or blubber.
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What does “whaling” mean?
The word “whaling” means the industry or practice of hunting whales, typically for oil, meat, or blubber. In plain terms, hunting whales, or a targeted scam email aimed at a top executive.
How do you pronounce “whaling”?
“Whaling” is pronounced WAY-lihng (/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “whaling” in a sentence?
Here is “whaling” used in a sentence: “Commercial whaling is now banned in most of the world.”
What part of speech is “whaling”?
“Whaling” is a noun.
Is “whaling” a common word?
“Whaling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “whaling” have?
“Whaling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the industry or practice of hunting whales, typically for oil, meat, or blubber.