whaler Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
  2. noun a ship engaged in whale fishing
    whaling ship.

WordNet

Whal"er noun
Definitions
  1. A vessel or person employed in the whale fishery.
Whal"er noun
Definitions
  1. One who whales, or beats; a big, strong fellow; hence, anything of great or unusual size. Colloq. U. S.

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