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1
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner<whaled the ball so hard that it sailed over the fence and into the neighborʼs yard>— see hit 1
2
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible<whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it>— see whip 1
3
to strike repeatedly<mercilessly whaled the boy for stealing from her purse>— see beat 1
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