Definitions for whaleboatˈʰweɪlˌboʊt, ˈweɪl-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
whale•boatˈʰweɪlˌboʊt, ˈweɪl-(n.)
a long, narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas: formerly used in whaling, now mainly for sea rescue.
Category: Nautical, Navy
Origin of whaleboat:
1665–75
Princeton's WordNet
whaleboat(noun)
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
Wiktionary
whaleboat(Noun)
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.
whaleboat(Noun)
A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.
Webster Dictionary
Whaleboat(noun)
a long, narrow boat, sharp at both ends, used by whalemen
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