Definitions

1. noun

A type of sailing ship used primarily for whaling, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The whaling industry relied heavily on the whaleship ‘Essex’, which was known for its bravery and determination.”

2. noun

A ship that catches and kills whales for their products, such as oil, baleen, and other valuable resources.

“The whaleship ‘Dauntless’ sailed across the ocean to hunt for the prized blue whale.”