WHALEBOAT

whaleboat

(noun) a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

whaleboat (plural whaleboats)

A long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so that it can move either forwards or backwards equally well.

A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.

Source: Wiktionary


Whale"boat`, n. (Naut.)

Definition: A long, narrow boat, sharp at both ends, used by whalemen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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