Whaleboat Definition
wālbōt, hwāl-
noun
A large, long rowboat, pointed at both ends to increase maneuverability: used formerly by whalers.
Webster's New World
A similar boat, now often one with a motor (motor whaleboat), used as a ship's lifeboat and utility boat.
Webster's New World
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Noun
Singular:
whaleboat
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