Whaled: meaning, definitions and examples
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whaled
[ weɪld ]
past tense
The term 'whaled' is the past tense of the verb 'whale,' which means to hunt or kill whales. It is often used in a figurative sense to mean to defeat someone severely, particularly in a competition or conflict. This usage comes from the traditional practice of hunting whales, where the act often resulted in significant destruction to the whale population. The word can also convey a sense of overpowering someone or something decisively.
Synonyms
defeated, overcame, overpowered.
Examples of usage
- They whaled on their opponents during the game.
- The team whaled the competition last season.
- He whaled through his exams, scoring top marks.
Translations
Translations of the word "whaled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 baleado
🇮🇳 व्हेल का शिकार किया
🇩🇪 Walfang
🇮🇩 terseret paus
🇺🇦 вбито під час полювання на китів
🇵🇱 zabity przez wieloryba
🇯🇵 捕鯨された
🇫🇷 tué par une baleine
🇪🇸 cazado por una ballena
🇹🇷 balina tarafından vurulmuş
🇰🇷 고래에 의해 사망한
🇸🇦 قتل على يد حوت
🇨🇿 zabit velrybou
🇸🇰 zabitý veľrybou
🇨🇳 被鲸鱼捕杀
🇸🇮 ubiti s strani kita
🇮🇸 dáð af hval
🇰🇿 китпен өлтірілген
🇬🇪 წამებული ვეზვის მიერ
🇦🇿 balina tərəfindən öldürülmüş
🇲🇽 cazado por una ballena
Etymology
The word 'whale' comes from the Old English 'hwæl,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*hwalaz' and ultimately traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European '*kwel-' meaning 'to turn, to roll.' Historical records indicate that whaling has been practiced for thousands of years for food and materials. The term evolved into the verb 'to whale,' capturing both the act of hunting and the consequences that often came with it. Over time, 'whaled' transitioned into a slang expression to describe defeating or dominating an opponent, likely influenced by the dramatic and impactful nature of whale hunting.