whales
Aussprache: [weɪlz]
Wort
Kontext: „animals“
(noun) whales are large sea animals that live in the ocean. They are mammals, which means they breathe air and are warm-blooded. Whales can be very big, some are even longer than a school bus!
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The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth, measuring up to 100 feet long.
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No whales were spotted during our trip to the ocean; it was so quiet.
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What do you know about different types of whales?
Kontext: „verb usage“
(verb) to whale means to hit or strike something with force. This usage is not common but can sometimes be used in sports or games. Imagine someone swinging a bat and hitting a ball really hard.
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He whaled the ball out of the park during the game.
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She didn't whale the ball; it barely left the pitch.
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Did you see him whale the ball during the last inning?
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