plural whales
Definition of whale
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
or plural whale
: any of various very large, aquatic, marine mammals (order Cetacea) that have a torpedo-shaped body with a thick layer of blubber, paddle-shaped forelimbs but no hind limbs, a horizontally flattened tail, and nostrils that open externally at the top of the head
also
: cetacean — see baleen whale, toothed whale
2
: one that is impressive especially in size
a whale of a difference a whale of a good time
whale
verb (1)
whaled;
whaling
Definition of whale (Entry 2 of 3)
: to engage in whale fishing
whale
verb (2)
whaled;
whaling
Definition of whale (Entry 3 of 3)
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