whale

• Gran mamífero marino del orden de los cetáceos, conocido por su gran tamaño y su hábitat acuático.

A large marine mammal of the order Cetacea, known for its size and aquatic habitat.

1. A2formal

   A very large marine mammal that breathes air through a blowhole and gives birth to live young.

   ballena

   • We saw a whale breaching the surface of the ocean.
   • Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth.
   • Whales migrate thousands of miles every year.

2. Something very largeB2informal

   Used informally to describe something that is extremely large or impressive.

   Algo enorme o impresionante

   • He caught a whale of a fish on his fishing trip.
   • That was a whale of a story she told us.
   • We had a whale of a time at the amusement park.

   Sinónimosbehemothcolossusgianthulkleviathanmammothmonsterwhopper

• Verbo que significa golpear fuertemente o dar palizas; también se usa de manera informal para indicar hacer algo con gran destreza o de forma excelente.

A verb meaning to thrash, beat, or strike vigorously; also used informally to mean to excel or perform exceptionally well at something.

1. To thrash or beatB2informalamerican

   To strike or hit someone or something with great force.

   Golpear con fuerza

   • He whaled on the punching bag until he was exhausted.
   • The boxer whaled his opponent with a series of powerful punches.
   • She whaled the table with her fist in frustration.

   Sinónimosbatterbeatclobberfloghammerhitpoundpummelstrikethrash

2. To defeat soundlyB2informalamerican

   To defeat an opponent decisively in a competition or game.

   Derrotar contundentemente

   • Our team whaled the competition in the championship game.
   • They whaled us in the debate last night.
   • The home team whaled the visitors 10-0.

   Sinónimosbeatclobberdrubhammerpummelroutsmashthrashtrouncewallop