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Definitions for: Whaler
[n] a ship engaged in whale fishing
[n] a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
Webster (1913) Definition: Whal"er, n.
A vessel or person employed in the whale fishery.
Whal"er, n.
One who whales, or beats; a big, strong fellow; hence,
anything of great or unusual size. [Colloq. U. S.]
Synonyms: whaling ship
See Also: factory ship, gob, Jack, Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, ship, tar
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