whaleboat
whaleboat · whaleboats
A long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so…A long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so that it can move either forwards or backwards equally well.
Meaning
2 sensesA long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so that it can move either forwards or backwards equally well.
A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.
More definitions
- a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
Origin
From whale + boat.From whale + boat.
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Forms
plural: whaleboats| Singular | whaleboat |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedwhaleboater