whaleboat

[ hweyl-boht, weyl- ]

noun
  1. a long, narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas: formerly used in whaling, now mainly for sea rescue.

Origin of whaleboat

1
First recorded in 1665–75; whale1 + boat

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whaleboat

/ (ˈweɪlˌbəʊt) /


noun
  1. a narrow boat from 20 to 30 feet long having a sharp prow and stern, formerly used in whaling: Also called: whaler

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