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whalebone Definition

whale·bone (--bōn′)

noun

  1. baleen
  2. something made of baleen: formerly much used for corset stays and whips

whalebone Usage Examples

Converse of object

carve: When opened there were 2 pieces of carved whalebone inside.

Modifies a noun

  • plaque: At its discovery in 1991, a sword, a brooch, gaming pieces and a whalebone plaque were all found.
  • arch: Many hats went flying through the air during the photographic session, which was held below the famous whalebone arch.

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