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sperm whale

sperm whale

 
pronunciation:
spuhrm weIl
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part of speech: noun
definition: a very large mammal that lives in the ocean. Sperm whales dive very deeply and can hold their breath for over an hour. They are related to porpoises, dolphins, and other whales with teeth. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whale.
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