whale
//weɪl//
Noun
whaleSingular
whalesPlural
1
A very large marine mammal with a streamlined body, horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole for breathing.
We saw a whale swimming in the ocean.
2
Something exceptionally large or impressive of its kind.
That was a whale of a party last night.
Verb
1
To hunt whales.
They used to whale in these waters.
2
To strike or beat forcefully.
He whaled the punching bag with all his strength.