whaleman
- noun
- /ˈweɪlˌmæn/
- Archaic
Examples
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"Why not?" said I; "every true whaleman sleeps with his harpoon—but why not?"
Blog text (25) -
An experienced whaleman can identify the best locations for hunting whales on the open sea.
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The young whaleman spent years learning the intricate methods of the whaling industry from veterans.
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During the expedition, the whaleman shared tales of his encounters with massive blue whales.
Synonyms
A person who hunts whales to sell them for money
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Whaleman is simply whale + man, meaning a 'man who works with whales' or hunts them on a ship. So a whaleman is someone who hunts whales or works in the whaling industry.