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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

whaling

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does whaling mean?

noun, verb

The act of hunting or catching whales, or the industry of catching whales for their products, such as oil, whalebone, and baleen. Whaling can also refer to the practice of hunting whales for sport or recreation.

Example

"The whaling industry has been a major source of income for coastal communities for centuries."

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