whaling

Pluralwhalings (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The hunting of whales for meat, oil, or other useful parts.

   Like fishing, but for whales instead of fish.

   Whaling was once a major industry in many coastal towns.

   Many countries have banned whaling to protect the largest sea animals.

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of whale. Use this form for an action happening now or as a name for the activity.

   The crew spent the whole summer whaling off the coast of Greenland.

   They went whaling every season once the migration began.

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3. 3
   nouncolloquialcountable or uncountable

   A hard beating or set of blows given to someone.

   The boys gave him a real whaling after the fight.

   He got a whaling from his older brother for breaking the window.

   Similarbeating, thrashing, hiding, drubbing

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   A type of online attack that targets a top company boss to steal money or secrets.

   Like a thief who only goes after the most important person in a company.

   The company trained its bosses to spot whaling before clicking any link.

   Whaling tricked the finance director into sending a huge payment.

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   The activity of looking for and watching whales out at sea.

   Like bird-watching, but for whales.

   The boat tour offered whaling and bird-spotting along the coast.

   Whaling from the headland, the visitors counted six humpbacks.

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