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Uncommonwhales
The correct spelling is whales.
How to pronounce whales
noun
IPA: /hweɪlz/
Say it like: Wal-es
The correct spelling is whales. Any of several species of large sea mammals of the infraorder Cetacea.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of several species of large sea mammals of the infraorder Cetacea.
- 2.Something, or someone, that is very large.
- 3.Something, or someone, that is excellent.
- 4.In a casino, a person who routinely bets at the maximum limit allowable.
- 5.An investor who deals with very large amounts of money.
verb
- 1.To hunt for whales.
- 2.To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.
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