whalemen

Meanings

• noun

  People who hunt whales for their meat, blubber, and oil.

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Variants

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velamen , velamina

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'whal' meaning whale, and the suffix -men denoting people.

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Trivia

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1. Whalemen used to store blubber in large barrels called 'try pots'.

2. The sperm whale is the most commonly hunted whale species.

3. Harpooneers were responsible for throwing the harpoon into the whale.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whaling: The practice of hunting whales for their resources.

2. Whaleboat: A small boat used to hunt and capture whales.

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Culture

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Whalemen played a significant role in maritime history, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries when whaling was a major industry. They are often portrayed in literature and art as hardy seafarers, living and working in harsh conditions at sea.

How to Memorize "whalemen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people on a boat, wearing thick clothing and hunting whales.

2. associate
   

   - Associate whalemen with the ocean, boats, and whales.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Whales Haul Men' to remember the word.

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