Definition

The activity of hunting and killing whales for their meat, oil, and other products.

Example

Whaling has been a controversial practice due to its impact on whale populations.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the impact of whaling on the ocean's ecosystem?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning how it affects marine life.

I read that some species are on the brink of extinction because of whaling.

That's really sad. We should support more conservation efforts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whaling is formed from "whale" (from Old English *hwæl*, meaning a large marine mammal) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "whaling" refers to the action or process of hunting whales.

Memory Tip

Think of the large marine mammal, the whale, and remember that whaling means the action of hunting whales.

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