whaleman

/ˈweɪlˌmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who hunts whales, especially in the 19th century.

“The whaleman had spent his entire life at sea, braving treacherous storms and hunting the massive creatures.”

2. noun

A sailor or crew member on a whaling ship.

“The young whaleman was responsible for helping to navigate the ship through the icy waters of the Arctic.”

Synonyms

  • seaworthy
  • whaler

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • non-seafarer