What does whaling mean?
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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