whale

Any of various marine mammals of the order Cetacea; a cetacean.

Any of various larger members of this order, including the blue whale, humpback whale, and right whale, in contrast to the porpoises and dolphins.

An impressive example.

To engage in the hunting of whales.

To strike or hit repeatedly and forcefully; thrash.

To strike or hit (a ball) with great force.

To strike or hit a person or thing repeatedly and forcefully.

To swing at a ball with great effort, especially repeatedly.

To attack vehemently.