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Meaning of whale away | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To whale on something in an ongoing manner (i.e., with progressive aspect).
    intransitive
  2. To talk or preach at length, often excitedly or vehemently; to go on.
    archaic, intransitive

Examples

“The kids had decided to whale away on some pumpkins with baseball bats; it held their interest⟳ for a little while.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

whale on whale watch whale watched whale watches whaled whaled away

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