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Plural for a very large marine mammal
“The majestic whale was a dark bluish grey, with long, rough-edged, mottled white flippers and barnacles under its chin.”
Plural for someone or something that is abnormally large or powerful
“This whale of a monument to the clever ugliness of modern art will be a constant eyesore.”
Plural for someone who manipulates financial markets
“On-chain analysis reveals that a whale has just moved a large amount of coins onto an exchange.”
Plural for a blow with the fist
Plural for a person who invests money in order to make a profit
Plural for a person who speculates or invests in financial markets
To physically beat or pummel someone (or something)
“Now he leaned on Ali with one extended arm and tried to whale him with the other.”
To lash or strike repeatedly, especially with a long pliable instrument
“His mother used to whale him with a rawhide in the barn for lettin' the cows git foundered in the cornfield when he was drivin' 'em home from pasture.”
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