whaling

• Substantivo que designa a prática ou a indústria de caçar e matar baleias para obter sua carne, gordura ou outros produtos.

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

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1. Hunting of whalesB2formal

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

   Caça às baleias

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa bater com força, golpear ou dar pancadas; informalmente, também é usado para indicar que algo foi feito 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.

   Espancar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbatterbeatclobberfloghammerhitpoundpummelstrikethrash

2. To defeat soundlyB2informalamerican

   To defeat an opponent decisively in a competition or game.

   Golear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatclobberdrubhammerpummelroutsmashthrashtrouncewallop