noun
Uncommon
whaling
WAY-lihng
Whaling (noun) means the industry or practice of hunting whales, typically for oil, meat, or blubber. Example: “Commercial whaling is now banned in most of the world.”
noun
1
The industry or practice of hunting whales, typically for oil, meat, or blubber.
"Commercial whaling is now banned in most of the world."
2
A cyberattack that specifically targets a high-value individual such as a company executive.
"The CFO nearly transferred the funds before recognising the email as a whaling attempt."
How to use whaling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHunting whales, or a targeted scam email aimed at a top executive.
Common pairings
commercial whaling
whaling ban
whaling attack
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Word forms
- Plural
- whalings
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Rhymes for whaling
healing
sealing
dealing
dialing
scaling
stealing
exhaling
inhaling
pedaling
annealing
appealing
revealing
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Frequently asked questions
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.
