Pronunciation: /ˈblʌbər/
noun a thick layer of fat beneath the skin of marine mammals, especially whales and seals
A1 The seal had a thick layer of blubber to keep it warm in the cold water.
A2 Whales rely on their blubber for insulation and energy storage.
B1 The Eskimos used blubber as a source of fuel for their lamps.
B2 Scientists study the composition of blubber to understand marine mammal health.
C1 The excessive blubber on the whale indicated a possible health issue.
C2 The chef rendered the blubber into oil for cooking purposes.
verb to cry noisily and uncontrollably
A1 The baby seal blubbered for its mother when it got separated.
A2 The child started to blubber after falling off the swing.
B1 She couldn't help but blubber when she received the surprise gift.
B2 The emotional scene in the movie made many audience members blubber.
C1 Despite her best efforts, she couldn't stop herself from blubbering at the sad news.
C2 The tough soldier blubbered openly at the sight of his long-lost friend.
formal The blubber of marine mammals serves as an insulating layer to help them survive in cold waters.
informal I can't believe how much blubber that seal has!
slang She was blubbering like a baby after watching the sad movie.
figurative The blubber of gossip spread quickly through the office.
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