Collocations of whaling

whaling industry
Frequency: 80 %

The whaling industry was once a major source of income for many coastal communities.

whaling ship
Frequency: 70 %

The whaling ship set sail in search of whales to hunt.

whaling expedition
Frequency: 60 %

The whaling expedition lasted several months as they traveled to different hunting grounds.

whaling ban
Frequency: 50 %

The whaling ban was put in place to protect endangered whale species from extinction.

whaling station
Frequency: 45 %

The whaling station was equipped with processing facilities to extract oil from the whales.

Idiomatic Expressions for whaling

  • Phrase: Whale of a time
    Meaning: To have a great or enjoyable time.
    Usage: We had a whale of a time at the concert last night.