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whale


3whale

verb
whaledwhal·ing

Definition of WHALE

transitive verb
1
: lash, thrash
2
: to strike or hit vigorously
3
: to defeat soundly

Origin of WHALE

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1790

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