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whaleboat
whale·boat W5111500 (wāl′bōt′, hwāl′-)n.1. A long rowboat, pointed at both ends and designed to move and turn swiftly, formerly used in the pursuit and harpooning of whales.2. A boat similar to such a rowboat in size and shape; a whaler.whaleboat (ˈweɪlˌbəʊt) n (Fishing) a narrow boat from 20 to 30 feet long having a sharp prow and stern, formerly used in whaling. Also called: whaler whale•boat (ˈʰweɪlˌboʊt, ˈweɪl-)
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] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  whaleboat - a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seassea boat - a boat that is seaworthy; that is adapted to the open seas |
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whaleboat[′wāl‚bōt] (naval architecture) A long, narrow rowboat that has a large sheer and both ends sharp and inclined to the perpendicular; formerly used to hunt whales. A long, narrow rowboat or motorboat that has both ends sharp and rounded in the manner of the original whaleboats, and that is equipped with buoyancy tanks; it is often carried on merchant ships and warships. LegalSeeWhalerwhaleboat
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