B1nounnatureenvironment
US/weɪl/
UK/weɪl/
a very large sea animal that breathes air through a hole on top of its head
In context
Fishermen in central Vietnam traditionally bury dead whales with great respect.
We went on a boat trip and saw two whales near the island.
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.
Words that go with whale
adjective + noun
- blue whaleA blue whale's heart is as big as a small car.
noun + noun
- whale watchingWhale watching is popular with tourists in Iceland.
- killer whaleA killer whale can swim faster than most boats.
- humpback whaleThe humpback whale is famous for its long, strange songs.
verb + noun
- save the whalesEnvironmental groups have campaigned to save the whales since the 1970s.