Definition of "whale"

Kid-friendly meaning of whale, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "whale" mean?

whale (noun) — the largest animal in the ocean, which breathes air.

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Example sentences using "whale"

Grade K–2
A whale is huge.
Grade 3–5
The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived on Earth.
Grade 6–8
A whale must surface to breathe air through a blowhole, even though it can dive deeper than most submarines for nearly an hour at a time.

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