"whalecraft" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: whale + -craft Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|whale|craft}} whale + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} whalecraft (uncountable)
  1. The art and techniques of whaling. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-whalecraft-en-noun-yUslclTQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -craft

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