whaling
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
Meanings
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verb
The act of hunting whales for their meat, blubber, and other resources.
- "Whaling has been an important industry in Norway for centuries."
- "The whaling season lasts from August to November."
- "The whale was harpooned and then towed back to the ship for processing."
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noun
The large ships used for hunting and processing whales.
- "The whaling fleet sailed out to sea in search of whales."
- "The whaling ship was equipped with harpoons and winches."
- "The whaling industry declined in the late 20th century due to overfishing and conservation efforts."
Synonyms
whale watching
Rhymes
Words rhyming with whalingail , ailment , hale , tail
Variants
List of all variants of whaling that leads to same resultwhaling , whalings , whale , whaled , whales , anti-whaling
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old English word 'hwalan', meaning 'to kill a whale'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The largest whale ever recorded was a blue whale that was 110 feet long and weighed over 200 tons.
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Whales are mammals, which means they breathe air and give birth to live young.
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Whales communicate with each other using a complex system of clicks, whistles, and body movements.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Whale hunting: The practice of hunting and killing whales for their meat, blubber, and other resources.
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Whale watching: The practice of observing and studying whales in their natural habitat without harming them.
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Whale conservation: Efforts to protect and preserve whale populations through regulations and conservation programs.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Whaling has been a significant part of maritime culture for centuries, particularly in countries such as Norway, Iceland, and Japan. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, and has been the subject of numerous documentaries and films. Whaling has also been the source of controversy due to concerns over the ethical treatment of whales and the impact of overfishing on whale populations.
How to Memorize "whaling"
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visualize
- Imagine a large ship sailing out to sea with sails billowing in the wind.
- Visualize a harpoon being thrown into the water and hitting a whale.
- Imagine the whale being towed back to the ship and processed for its resources. -
associate
- Associate the word 'whaling' with large ships and the ocean.
- Associate the word 'whaling' with the harvesting of resources from whales.
- Associate the word 'whaling' with maritime culture and history. -
mnemonics
- Whales are huge animals, just like the H in harpoon.
- Whaling starts with an H, just like the harpoon used to hunt whales.
- Whales are hunted for their resources, just like H in resources.
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