Meaning whaler
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whaler1680s of a person, 1806 of a boat, agent noun from whale (v.). Old English had hwælhunta.
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whaler(n) a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales(n) a ship engaged in whale fishing
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whalerIn the RCN, a 27 foot long boat with a pointed bow and stern. Very seaworthy, they were the standard ship's boat in the Canadian Navy for decades. They were replaced by the more modern, multi-rol [..]
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whalerVessel engaged in whale catching. 2. Person employed in whale catching. 3. Ship's boat of whale boat type.
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whalerany vessel involved in the catching or transportation of whales Source: National Monuments Record: Maritime Craft Type Thesaurus
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whalerAny steel or wooden member used for temporarily bracing a bulkhead, deck section, etc.
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whalerA ship engaged in the whale fishery.
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whalerA sturdy purpose build vessel with a large hold. Intended for the catching of whales, many were used on polar expedition and/or by navies around the world because of their sturdy nature.
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whalerA ship engaged in the whale fishery.
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whalerA ship engaged in the whale fishery.
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whaler
One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.
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