whaleboat

/ˌweɪlˈboʊt/
/ˌhweɪlˈboʊt/
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Other forms: whaleboats

Definitions of whaleboat
  1. noun
    a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
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    type of:
    sea boat
    a boat that is seaworthy; that is adapted to the open seas
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