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whaleboat

The word “whaleboat” has 2 syllables: whale-boat

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪlˌboʊt/

What is synonym and antonym for whaleboat?

In the thesaurus, “whaleboat” has 47 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whaleboat along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whaleboat

Antonyms for whaleboat

  • cargo ship
  • cruise ship
  • liner
  • ship
  • steamer
  • superstructure vessel
  • tanker

Meanings of whaleboat

  • noun
    1. A long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so that it can move either forwards or backwards equally well.
    2. A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.

Example Sentences

  • The crew lowered the whaleboat into the rough water.
  • A wooden whaleboat was displayed in the maritime museum.
  • Sailors practiced rowing the whaleboat before the expedition.
  • The captain ordered the whaleboat to chase the distant whale.
  • Restoring the old whaleboat took several months of careful work.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whaleboat, such as: PT boat, air-cushion vehicle, airboat, assault boat, auxiliary, banker, barge.

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narrow boat

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banker

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