ballenero

Definitions of ballenero
  1. noun
    a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
  2. noun
    a ship engaged in whale fishing
    synonyms: ballenera
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    type of:
    bajel, barco
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
  3. noun
    a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
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    type of:
    lobo de mar, marinero, marino
    a man who serves as a sailor
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