whaleboat: Meaning and Definition of

whale•boat

Pronunciation: (hwāl'bōt", wāl'-), [key]
— n.
  1. a long, narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas: formerly used in whaling, now mainly for sea rescue.
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