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noun
A long narrow rowing boat, formerly used in whaling, which is pointed at both ends so that it can move either forwards or backwards equally well.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.
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noun
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sea boat
History
From whale + boat.
