- Whaleboat
- Whaleboat Whale"boat`, n. (Naut.) A long, narrow boat, sharp at both ends, used by whalemen. [1913 Webster]
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whaleboat — ☆ whaleboat [hwāl′bōt΄, wāl′bōt΄ ] n. 1. a large, long rowboat, pointed at both ends to increase maneuverability: used formerly by whalers 2. a similar boat, now often one with a motor (motor whaleboat), used as a ship s lifeboat and utility boat … English World dictionary
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… … Wikipedia
whaleboat — /hwayl boht , wayl /, n. a long, narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas: formerly used in whaling, now mainly for sea rescue. [1665 75; WHALE1 + BOAT] * * * ▪ boat light, swift, rowing and sailing boat fitted with a… … Universalium
Whaleboat Island Marine Provincial Park — is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada … Wikipedia
whaleboat — noun Date: 1682 1. a long narrow rowboat made with both ends sharp and raking, often steered with an oar, and formerly used by whalers for hunting whales 2. a long narrow rowboat or motorboat resembling the original whaleboats and often carried… … New Collegiate Dictionary
whaleboat — noun a) 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. b) A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship … Wiktionary
whaleboat — n. long narrow boat built for easy maneuverability (originally for hunting whales, now used as a rescue boat) … English contemporary dictionary
whaleboat — noun a long manoeuvrable rowing boat with a bow at each end, formerly used in whaling … English new terms dictionary
whaleboat — whale•boat [[t]ˈ(h)weɪlˌboʊt, ˈweɪl [/t]] n. naut. navig. a long, narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas: formerly used in whaling, now mainly for sea rescue • Etymology: 1665–75 … From formal English to slang
whaleboat — /ˈweɪlboʊt/ (say waylboht) noun a type of very handy boat designed for quick turning and use in rough sea; formerly used in whaling, now mainly for sea rescue. {whale1 + boat} …
