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Whaler

Whaler Meaning & Definition
Whaler Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Whaler?

[n] a ship engaged in whale fishing
[n] a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales

Synonyms | Synonyms for Whaler: whaling ship

Related Terms | Find terms related to Whaler:

See Also | factory ship | gob | Jack | Jack-tar | mariner | old salt | sea dog | seafarer | seaman | ship | tar

Whaler In Webster's Dictionary

\Whal"er\, n. A vessel or person employed in the whale fishery.
\Whal"er\, n. One who whales, or beats; a big, strong fellow; hence, anything of great or unusual size. [Colloq. U. S.]

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