whaler

/ˈweɪlər/
/ˈhweɪlər/
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Other forms: whalers

Definitions of whaler
  1. noun
    a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
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    type of:
    Jack, Jack-tar, gob, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar
    a man who serves as a sailor
  2. noun
    a ship engaged in whale fishing
    synonyms: whaling ship
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    types:
    factory ship
    a whaling ship equipped to process whale products at sea
    type of:
    ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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