whaling — the practice or industry of hunting whales
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice or industry of hunting whales
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Japan resumed whaling despite international protests.
- The old captain told fascinating stories about his whaling adventures in the Arctic.
- Modern whaling equipment made hunting much more efficient than traditional harpoons.
whaling
NOUN[/ˈweɪlɪŋ/]
the practice or industry of hunting whales
The old harbor town's whaling crew returns at dawn with their massive catch.
While whaling is failing, sailing keeps prevailing
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English hwæl, meaning 'whale,' which evolved from a Common Germanic ancestor. The -ing suffix was added to form a gerund, creating the noun 'whaling' to denote the act or practice of hunting whales.
Breakdown
whale (from Old English hwæl, 'large sea mammal') + -ing (suffix forming gerunds and nouns denoting action or process).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Japan resumed whaling despite international protests.”
“The old captain told fascinating stories about his whaling adventures in the Arctic.”
“Modern whaling equipment made hunting much more efficient than traditional harpoons.”
“The museum's whaling exhibit included a life-size whale skeleton that made visitors go 'whale, that's huge!'”
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