whaling
捕鯨
Whala v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whaled p. pr. & vb. n. Whaling.] To lash with stripes; to wale; to thrash; to drub. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]
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Whal·ing, n. The hunting of whales.
Whal·ing, a. Pertaining to, or employed in, the pursuit of whales; as, a whaling voyage; a whaling vessel.
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