whale
Translation
whale
Examples
A blue whale is the largest animal.
A blue whale is the largest animal.
We saw a whale in the ocean.
We saw a whale in the ocean.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) whale a large marine mammal A whale is a mammal, not a fish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cetacean (technical term)
Etymology
From Old English 'hwæl', from Proto-Germanic. Possibly related to the word for 'wheel', referring to its rolling motion.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'whale' of a tale, a very big story, just like the animal itself.