Brazilian Portugese Meaning of whalebone

barbatana de baleia

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Definitions and Meaning of whalebone in English

Wordnet

whalebone (n)

a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets

Webster

whalebone (n.)

A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen.

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barbatana de baleia

a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsetsA firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the

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whaleboat => baleeira, whaleback => Dorso de baleia, whale sucker => Chupador de baleia, whale shark => Tubarão-baleia, whale oil => Óleo de baleia,