Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whaling-station
noun
/ˈweɪlɪŋ ˌsteɪʃən/
Definition
A whaling station is a facility where whales are processed and their products extracted after being caught.
Examples
- The whaling station was once a bustling hub of activity during the peak of the whaling industry.
- They visited the historical whaling station to learn about the techniques used in whaling.
- The abandoned whaling station now serves as a museum educating visitors on ocean conservation.
Meaning
It refers to a location equipped for the capture, processing, and storage of whale meat and other whale products.
Synonyms
- Whale processing facility
- Whale station
- Whale factory
