whale

Meanings

• noun

  A large marine mammal that is a mammal of the cetacean family and is characterized by its streamlined body and its breathing through a blowhole on top of its head.

  - "The whale is a magnificent creature of the sea."
  - "Humpback whales are known for their long pectoral fins and distinctive body shape."
  - "Whales are divided into two major groups: baleen whales and toothed whales."

• verb

  To move or act like a whale.

  - "The humpback whale sings complex songs to communicate with other whales."
  - "During a whale watch, visitors hope to see a whale breach, or jump out of the water."
  - "The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have existed on Earth."

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Pronunciation

1. /weɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /weɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whale
jail , ail , ailment , mail , whale , veil

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Variants

List of all variants of whale that leads to same result
wale , whale , whalelike , whales , whaled , whaling , whale shark , whale sharks , whale watch , Antarctic minke whale , Antarctic minke whales , baleen whale , baleen whales , beaked whale , beaked whales , blue whale , blue whales , bowhead , bowhead whale , bowheads

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Etymology

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Old English hwael or hwæl, meaning 'whale' or 'large fish'.

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Trivia

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1. Whales are able to hold their breath for up to 90 minutes at a time.

2. The sperm whale is the deepest-diving mammal, able to dive to depths of up to 3,000 meters.

3. The humpback whale is known for its complex songs, which can last for up to 30 minutes and can be heard from miles away.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cetacean: A group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

2. Marine mammal: A mammal that lives in water for most or all of its life.

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Culture

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Whales have been revered in many cultures throughout history for their size, power, and intelligence. In some indigenous cultures, whales are considered sacred creatures and are believed to have spiritual significance. Whales have also been hunted for their meat, blubber, and oil, which have been used for food, fuel, and other purposes.

How to Memorize "whale"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a whale, imagine a large, streamlined creature with a dorsal fin, a tail fluke, and a blowhole on top of its head. You can also imagine seeing a whale breach, or jump out of the water, or hear the sound of a whale's song.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'whale', you can associate it with the sound of the ocean, the feeling of being near the water, or the image of a large, powerful creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the word 'whale' is to think of the 'H' in 'whale' as representing the hump on the back of a humpback whale.

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