noun
- plural of cachalot; sperm whales
Usage: formal; zoological
Examples
- The cachalots were spotted migrating through the deep ocean waters.
- Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of cachalots in the Pacific.
- A pod of cachalots surfaced near the research vessel.
- Cachalots are known for their ability to dive to extreme depths.
- The whaling museum displayed artifacts from cachalots hunted centuries ago.
- Scientists tracked cachalots using satellite tags to monitor their movements.