Definitions for whaleboat
ˈʰweɪlˌboʊt, ˈweɪl-whale·boat

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1. whaleboatnoun

   a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas

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1. whaleboatnoun

   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.

2. whaleboatnoun

   A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.

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1. Whaleboat

   A whaleboat is a type of open boat that was used for catching whales, or a boat of similar design that retained the name when used for a different purpose. Some whaleboats were used from whaling ships. Other whaleboats would operate from the shore. Later whaleboats usually could operate under sail or oar - American whaling crews in particular obtained better results by making their first approach to a whale under sail, then quickly unstepping the mast and using oars thereafter. Most whaleboats have double-ended, clinker-built hulls of light construction. The hulls were narrow and with sharp ends to achieve the best possible speed for the length of waterline. Length was between 27 and 31 feet. Beam was just over a fifth of the length. Typically they were propelled by five oars when rowed, and stepped a single removable mast when under sail. A rudder was used when under sail and a steering oar when the boat was rowed. The latter provided the manoeuvrability needed when closing with a harpooned whale. Outside of whaling, whaleboats were well thought of for their seaworthiness and as a useful compromise between optimisation for sail or oar. They were therefore used as a type of ship's boat and for other utility purposes. Many of these derivative types varied from the whale-hunting types to some extent - for instance the Montagu whaler was a somewhat sturdier version with slightly fuller lines, but still retaining, for example, the five oars, clinker build, double ends and a reputation for seaworthiness.

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1. whaleboat

   A whaleboat is a type of long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat traditionally used for hunting and catching whales and other marine mammals in the open sea. These boats were designed with high, pointed ends to maneuver effectively in rough sea conditions. They usually were equipped with rowing stations and a fixed steering oar and could be launched from a larger ship. The term "whaleboat" may also refer to a ship's boat used for transport, scouting, or recovery.

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1. Whaleboatnoun

   a long, narrow boat, sharp at both ends, used by whalemen

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1. Whaleboat

   A whaleboat is a type of open boat that is relatively narrow and pointed at both ends, enabling it to move either forwards or backwards equally well. It was originally developed for whaling, and later became popular for work along beaches, since it does not need to be turned around for beaching or refloating. Whaleboats have also been used in warfare. The whaleboat was used by Rogers' Rangers in the French & Indian war. In 1772, American colonials used whaleboats to attack and destroy HMS Gaspée in Narragansett Bay. During the American Revolutionary War, there were many whaleboat raids, including one with 230 men led by Return J. Meigs, Sr. to sack Sag Harbor on Long Island in 1777. On December 7, 1782, two fleets of whaleboats fought a bloody battle on Long Island Sound known as the Boats Fight. During the desperate hand-to-hand conflict, every man involved was either killed or injured. Whaleboats are traditionally oar-powered, although in whaling use often had a dismountable mast and sails, too. After 1850 most were fitted with a centreboard for sailing. When sailing, steering was with a rudder; when rowing, steering was done with an oar held over the stern. Whaleboats used in whaling had a stout post mounted on the aft deck, around which the steersman would cinch the rope once the whale had been harpooned, and by which the whale would drag the boat until it was killed.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of whaleboat in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of whaleboat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=whaleboat
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Whaleboat
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaleboat
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whaleboat
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=whaleboat