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whaler

The word “whaler” has 2 syllables: wha-ler

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪ-lər/

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

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

Synonyms for whaler

Antonyms for whaler

  • conservationist
  • environmentalist
  • guardian of wildlife
  • protector
  • whale watcher

Meanings of whaler

  • noun
    1. One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.
    2. A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.
    3. One who whales (flogs or beats).
    4. A large, strong person.
    5. Something of unusually great size, a whopper, a whacker.
    6. Any shark of the family Carcharhinidae; a requiem shark.
    7. A sundowner; one who cruises about.

Example Sentences

  • The old whaler returned to port after a long expedition at sea.
  • Legends tell of a fearsome whaler who hunted the largest whales in the ocean.
  • The museum displayed a model of a 19th-century whaler.
  • Environmentalists protested against the operations of the local whaler.
  • Stories of the daring whaler inspired generations of sailors.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whaler, 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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