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Whaler : (noun)
1: a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
2: a ship engaged in whale fishing [syn: whaling ship]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Whaler : \Whal"er\, n.
A vessel or person employed in the whale fishery.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Whaler : \Whal"er\, n.
One who whales, or beats; a big, strong fellow; hence,
anything of great or unusual size. [Colloq. U. S.]
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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WHALER, mar. law. A vessel employed in the whale fishery.
2. It is usual for the owner of the vessel, the captain and crew, to
divide the profits in just proportions, under an agreement similar to the
contract Di Colonna. (q.v.)
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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