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Whaling

Definition:

Whaling refers to the act of hunting and capturing whales for commercial purposes, such as obtaining their meat, oil, and other valuable products derived from their bodily parts.

Parts of Speech:

- Noun: The activity or industry of hunting whales.
- Verb: Engaging in the act of hunting whales.

Senses:

Sense 1:

- Noun: The practice or industry of hunting and capturing whales for their valuable resources.
- Example Sentence: The history of whaling dates back to the 17th century when sailors embarked on perilous voyages in search of whale populations.

Sense 2:

- Verb: Engaging in the hunting of whales.
- Example Sentence: The indigenous community relied on whaling for both sustenance and cultural preservation.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

- Noun: Whaling has been banned by many countries due to conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered whale species.
- Verb: Some communities continue to engage in traditional whaling practices, respecting their cultural heritage.

Local Usage:

- Noun: The islanders have a long history of sustainable whaling, using the entire whale for various purposes that sustain their local economy.
- Verb: In this region, local fishermen have relied on whaling as a means of survival for generations.

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