The occupation of taking whales, whaling.
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > industry > whaling and seal-hunting > whaling > [noun] (19) whale-fishing1582 The occupation of taking whales, whaling. whale-hunting1615 (cf. Old English hwælhuntaþ). whale-killing1625 whalery1683 The industry of whale-fishing, or the establishment for carrying it on. whale-catching1685 whaling1704 The action, practice, or business of catching whales. whale-fishery1820 (a) the occupation or industry of whale-fishing; (b) a locality where whale-fishing is carried on or where whales abound. whale-striking1821 sperm-whaling1851 Subcategories:— whale-hunt (1) — shore-whaling (2) — cry on sighting of whale (1) — whaling-ground (3) — base for shore-whaling (1) — harpooned whale (2) |
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