whaleboats Synonyms
whaleboats Meaning
whaleboats
a long narrow rowboat made with both ends sharp and raking, often steered with an oar, and formerly used by whalers for hunting whales, a long narrow rowboat formerly used by whalers for hunting whales, a long narrow rowboat or motorboat resembling the original whaleboats and often carried by warships and merchant ships
whaleboats Sentence Examples
- The fishermen used sturdy whaleboats to chase down the massive marine mammals.
- The whaleboats sped through the water, propelled by skilled oarsmen.
- The harpooners stood poised in the bow of the whaleboats, aiming for the giant cetaceans.
- The whaleboats were essential to the ancient whaling industry.
- The captains of the whaleboats were experienced and courageous navigators.
- The whaleboats were designed to withstand the rough seas and powerful currents encountered during the hunts.
- The whalers would travel great distances in their whaleboats, searching for prey.
- The interiors of the whaleboats were cramped and uncomfortable, with sleeping quarters below deck.
- The whaleboats were often armed with swivel guns for protection against attacks by other whalers or hostile natives.
- The decline of the whaling industry led to the phasing out of whaleboats, but they remain an important part of maritime history.
FAQs About the word whaleboats
a long narrow rowboat made with both ends sharp and raking, often steered with an oar, and formerly used by whalers for hunting whales, a long narrow rowboat fo
bankers, taxies, towboats, draggers, ferries, seiners, shrimpers, water taxis,whalers, scallopers
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The fishermen used sturdy whaleboats to chase down the massive marine mammals.
The whaleboats sped through the water, propelled by skilled oarsmen.
The harpooners stood poised in the bow of the whaleboats, aiming for the giant cetaceans.
The whaleboats were essential to the ancient whaling industry.
