Associations to the word «Whaleboat»

Wiktionary

WHALEBOAT, noun. A long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so that it can move either forwards or backwards equally well.
WHALEBOAT, noun. A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.

Dictionary definition

WHALEBOAT, noun. A long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras