whaling

• Nom désignant la pratique ou l'industrie de la chasse et de l'abattage des baleines pour leur viande, leur graisse ou d'autres produits.

A noun referring to the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their meat, oil, or other products.

indénombrable

1. Hunting of whalesB2formal

   The practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or other products.

   Chasse à la baleine

   • Whaling was a major industry in the 19th century.
   • International laws now restrict commercial whaling.
   • The history of whaling is documented in many maritime museums.

• Verbe signifiant frapper violemment, battre ou donner des coups ; également utilisé familièrement pour indiquer qu'on fait quelque chose de manière excellente ou avec énergie.

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.

   frapper violemment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbatterbeatclobberfloghammerhitpoundpummelstrikethrash

2. To defeat soundlyB2informalamerican

   To defeat an opponent decisively in a competition or game.

   battre à plate couture

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatclobberdrubhammerpummelroutsmashthrashtrouncewallop