| whalebone whale |
any of various whales, such as the right whales and the rorqual, having toothless jaws and whalebone on the sides of the upper jaw. (Cf. toothed whale.) |
| whaler |
a ship or boat used to hunt, catch, and process whales. [2 definitions] |
| whale shark |
an extremely large spotted shark that feeds mainly on plankton and small fishes. |
| whaling1 |
the business or industry of hunting, killing, and rendering whales. |
| whaling2 |
a beating; thrashing. |
| wham |
the loud noise made by a hard blow, heavy falling object, or explosion. [3 definitions] |
| whang1 |
(informal) the noise of a resounding blow or whack. [3 definitions] |
| whang2 |
a leather thong. |
| wharf |
a structure built along a shore, and often into the water, at which boats can be docked and loaded or unloaded; pier; quay. [4 definitions] |
| wharfage |
the use of a wharf or the fee charged for such use. [2 definitions] |
| wharf rat |
any of various large brown rats commonly found around wharves. [2 definitions] |
| what |
which thing or kind of thing. [12 definitions] |
| whatchamacallit |
(informal) that thing that one cannot recall the name of or does not wish to mention the name of. |
| what'd |
(informal) contracted form of "what did." |
| whatever |
anything or everything that. [7 definitions] |
| What gives? |
(informal) used to obtain an explanation with regard to the current situation or what is currently happening (used esp. when confused or suspicious). |
| what'll |
contracted form of "what will." |
| what makes one tick |
what motivates or directs one's behavior (often used as a question). |
| whatnot |
a small shelf or set of shelves for figurines, bric-a-brac, or other small items, or any of the items themselves. [2 definitions] |
| what're |
(informal) contracted form of "what are." |
| what's |
contracted form of "what is," or contracted form of "what has." [2 definitions] |