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whaleboats

The word “whaleboats” has 2 syllables: whale-boats

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪlˌboʊts/

What is synonym and antonym for whaleboats?

In the thesaurus, “whaleboats” has 47 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for whaleboats

Antonyms for whaleboats

  • cargo ship
  • cruiser
  • liner
  • ship
  • tanker

Meanings of whaleboats

  • 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 whaleboats into the water before dawn.
  • Two whaleboats were used to chase the pod of whales.
  • Wooden whaleboats were common on 19th-century whaling ships.
  • The museum displayed several restored whaleboats from historic voyages.
  • Sailors practiced maneuvering the whaleboats during rough seas.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whaleboats, such as: PT boats, air-cushion vehicles, airboats, assault boats, auxiliaries, bankers, barges.

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bankers

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