1. a very large marine mammal with a streamlined body and flippers

1. to hunt whales
2. to strike or hit forcefully
Usage: informal

Examples

• The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.
• We saw a humpback whale breach the surface.
• Commercial whaling was banned in many countries.
• The old sailors used to whale for oil.
• He whaled on the drums during the solo.
• The team whaled their opponents 42-7.
• Whales migrate thousands of miles each year.
• The whale song could be heard underwater.