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Whale

Noun

Definitions

1. whale (Cetacea spp.)
2. Whale

Refers to the largest marine mammal, known in English as a whale. It appears frequently in discussions about ocean life, Japanese food culture, and environmental topics such as whaling.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Seeing the whale washed up on the beach broke my heart.

Sentence 2

I stopped by a whale museum while traveling.

Sentence 3

My friend asked, "Is it okay to eat whale?"

Sentence 4

The report states that "whale populations are gradually recovering."

Sentence 5

Worrier that I am, I convinced myself that whales nearby would rock the boat.