noun

whaling

WAY-lihng

noun

The industry or practice of hunting whales, typically for oil, meat, or blubber.

"Commercial whaling is now banned in most of the world."

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 notes

In plain EnglishHunting whales, or a targeted scam email aimed at a top executive.

Common pairings

commercial whaling whaling ban whaling attack

whalings plural

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