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whaling

2 syllables
noun
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As a noun, whaling means the practice of hunting whales.

Meanings of whaling

3 meanings

noun

  1. The practice of hunting whales.

  2. The practice of spotting whales.

  3. informalA beating.

verb

Present participle of whale

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