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whaling Definition and Meaning in English (whaling definition)

noun
Synonyms:whale huntingcetacean hunting
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Whaling definition: Whaling is the practice or industry of hunting whales for their oil, meat, or other products.

Definitions of Whaling

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Whaling is the practice or industry of hunting whales for their oil, meat, or other products.

Example Sentences

formal

“Commercial whaling was largely banned in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission.”

Synonyms

whale huntingcetacean hunting

Antonyms

whale conservationwhale protection

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past participlewhaled
nounwhale
pluralwhales
agent nounwhaler

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