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wale

 

[ weษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine mammals

Whales are large marine mammals belonging to the order Cetacea, which also includes dolphins and porpoises. They are known for their size, intelligence, and their ability to communicate with each other through complex vocalizations. Whales are found in oceans all around the world and can be divided into two main groups: baleen whales and toothed whales. The baleen whales filter feed by using baleen plates to strain small fish and krill from the water, while toothed whales, such as orcas and sperm whales, hunt larger prey.

Synonyms

cetacean, marine mammal, whale species

Examples of usage

  • The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet.
  • Whales can be seen breaching the surface during their migration.
  • Many species of whales are endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "wale" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baleia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคนเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wieloryb

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใ‚ธใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baleine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ballena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velryba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ velryba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฒธ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvalur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒจแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ballena

Etymology

The word 'whale' comes from the Old English term 'hwรฆl', which, like other related terms in Germanic languages, generally meant 'large sea fish'. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries to specifically refer to the marine mammals of the order Cetacea. Historically, whales were significant in many cultures for their size and the resources they provided, such as oil and meat. The hunting of whales dates back thousands of years, and it played a crucial role in the economy of certain coastal communities. With the advent of modern whaling practices in the 18th and 19th centuries, many whale populations faced near extinction. This led to the establishment of conservation efforts and international laws to protect whale species, shifting the perception of whales from resources to valuable living beings that need protection.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,825, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.