noun

krang

KRANG

Krang (noun) means What is left of a whale's carcass after the blubber has been stripped away. Example: “The krang was towed away from the whaling ship.”

noun

What is left of a whale's carcass after the blubber has been stripped away.

"The krang was towed away from the whaling ship."

By extension, any leftover remains after an animal has been stripped or processed.

"The gulls picked at the krang left on the shore."

How to use krang

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA whaling term for the leftover carcass once the valuable blubber is removed.

When to use it

A specialist, mostly historical whaling term rarely used outside that context.

Word forms

krangs plural

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Etymology

From Dutch kreng ("a carcass"), related to Old English cringan ("to fall, yield").

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for krang

Ang hang rang sang bang pang dang fang gang tang nang wang

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Frequently asked questions

What does “krang” mean?

The word “krang” means what is left of a whale's carcass after the blubber has been stripped away. In plain terms, a whaling term for the leftover carcass once the valuable blubber is removed.

How do you pronounce “krang”?

“Krang” is pronounced KRANG (/ˈkɹæŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “krang” in a sentence?

Here is “krang” used in a sentence: “The krang was towed away from the whaling ship.”

What part of speech is “krang”?

“Krang” is a noun.

Where does the word “krang” come from?

The word “krang” comes from Old English. From Dutch kreng ("a carcass"), related to Old English cringan ("to fall, yield").

How many meanings does “krang” have?

“Krang” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: what is left of a whale's carcass after the blubber has been stripped away.