Whaleboat definitions

Whaleboat

1) Boat type 2) Sea boat
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A whaleboat is a type of open boat that is relatively narrow and pointed at both ends, enabling it to move either forwards or backwards equally well. It was originally developed for whaling, and later became popular for work along beaches, since it does not need to be turned around for beaching or refloating. The term `whaleboat` may be used inf.....
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Whaleboat

Double-ended, round-bottomed, 25- to 30-foot-long service boat equipped with five single-banked oars. Some whaleboats had centerboards. Found on whalers and naval vessels.
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Whaleboat

• (n.) A long, narrow boat, sharp at both ends, used by whalemen.
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whaleboat

light, swift, rowing and sailing boat fitted with a centreboard (retractable keel), initially developed for use by whaling crews and now used more ...
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