Whaling: meaning, definitions and examples

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whaling

 

[ หˆweษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fishing practice

Whaling refers to the hunting of whales for their meat, oil, and other products. This practice has existed for centuries and significantly shaped maritime economies and cultures. Historically, whaling played a crucial role in providing energy sources and materials before the advent of modern technologies. Today, whaling is highly controversial due to conservation efforts aimed at protecting whale populations and the ethical considerations surrounding animal hunting.

Synonyms

cetology, whale hunting.

Examples of usage

  • Whaling is regulated by international treaties.
  • Many countries have banned commercial whaling.
  • The history of whaling dates back to ancient times.
  • Whaling has led to the decline of several whale species.

Translations

Translations of the word "whaling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baleaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคนเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Walfang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penangkapan paus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธั‚ะพะปะพะฒัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฏจๆผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chasse ร  la baleine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caza de ballenas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balina avcฤฑlฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ž˜์žก์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุฏ ุงู„ุญูŠุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lov na velryby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lov veฤพrรฝb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•้ฒธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lov na kite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvalveiรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธั‚ ะฐัƒะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒซแƒ–แƒ” แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baliq ovlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caza de ballenas

Etymology

The word 'whaling' is derived from 'whale', which has its roots in Old English 'hwรฆl', meaning 'a large sea animal'. The prefix '-ing' denotes the action of hunting or catching whales specifically. The practice of whaling dates back to prehistoric times, with evidence found in cave paintings and artifacts that indicate early cultures hunted whales for sustenance. During the 17th to 19th centuries, commercial whaling became prevalent, driven by the demand for whale oil, baleen (a filter-feeding system for some whale species), and other products. The impact of industrial whaling led to the depletion of many whale populations, prompting international conservation efforts in the 20th century. Organizations like the International Whaling Commission (IWC) were established to manage whaling and protect threatened species, reflecting changes in societal attitudes toward marine conservation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,516, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.