whale

/weɪl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

2

Any species of Cetacea.

3

Something, or someone, that is very large.

4

Something, or someone, that is excellent.

5

A gambler who routinely wagers large amounts of money.

6

An investor who deals with very large amounts of money.

7

A person who spends large amounts of money on things that are marketed to them.

8

An overweight person (usually a woman)

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