# whaleboat

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.
2. A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.

## Etymology
From whale + boat.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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