Definition

A person who removes the blubber from a whale's body.

Example

The flenser worked diligently to extract the valuable blubber from the whale.

Conversation

Did you ever hear about the job of a flenser?

No, I haven't! What do they do?

They cut blubber from whale carcasses, which sounds intense.

Wow, that’s a tough job! I can't imagine doing that.

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Root Explanation

Flenser originates from the Old Norse word 'flensa', meaning to strip or flay. The term specifically refers to the act of removing the blubber or skin from a whale or other animal. Thus, 'flenser' describes someone who strips the skin or blubber from a carcass.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old Norse word 'flensa', which means to strip or flay, to remember that a flenser is someone who removes the skin or blubber from an animal.

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