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/ˈweɪlərz/ /ˈhweɪlərz/

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Balleneros

One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.

Examples :

"In the 19th century, whalers traveled the oceans in search of whales for their oil and blubber. "

En el siglo XIX, los balleneros viajaban por los océanos en busca de ballenas para obtener su aceite y grasa.

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Balleneros

A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.

Examples :

"In the 19th century, whalers sailed the oceans in search of whales. "

En el siglo XIX, los balleneros surcaban los océanos en busca de ballenas.

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Azotadores, golpeadores

One who whales (flogs or beats).

Examples :

"The headmaster was known as one of the strictest whalers in the school, punishing even minor infractions with harsh beatings. "

El director era conocido como uno de los azotadores más estrictos de la escuela, castigando incluso las infracciones menores con fuertes palizas.

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Balleneros, persona fuerte

A large, strong person.

Examples :

"Even though he was only 16, the farmhands called Mark a "whaler" because he could lift bales of hay as easily as the grown men. "

Aunque solo tenía 16 años, los trabajadores de la granja llamaban a Mark un "ballenero" porque podía levantar balas de heno tan fácilmente como los hombres adultos.

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Algo de tamaño inusualmente grande, un monstruo

Something of unusually great size, a whopper, a whacker.

Examples :

""My brother told me he caught three fish, but the last one was a whaler, almost too big for the cooler!" "

Mi hermano me dijo que pescó tres peces, ¡pero el último era un monstruo, casi demasiado grande para la hielera!

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Tiburones de la familia Carcharhinidae

Any shark of the family Carcharhinidae; a requiem shark.

Examples :

"Divers know to be cautious around the reef, as several species of whalers, known for their inquisitive nature, often patrol the area. "

Los buzos saben que deben tener cuidado alrededor del arrecife, ya que varias especies de tiburones de la familia Carcharhinidae, conocidos por su naturaleza inquisitiva, a menudo patrullan la zona.

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Bebedor de atardeceres, crucerista

A sundowner; one who cruises about.

Examples :

"The small-town dock was always filled with "whalers," old men who spent their days watching the boats come and go, sharing stories, and soaking up the sun. "

El muelle del pequeño pueblo siempre estaba lleno de "bebedores de atardeceres", hombres mayores que pasaban sus días mirando los barcos ir y venir, compartiendo historias y tomando el sol.

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