whaling
noun/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #10,025 most common English word
Meaning
the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or other products.
Example sentence
The documentary explored the history of whaling in the North Atlantic and its impact on whale populations.
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