Sperm Whale (Noun)
Meaning
Large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sperm whale is the largest toothed predator on Earth, with some males reaching lengths of up to 20 meters.
- Sperm whales are known for their distinctive rounded foreheads, which contain a large cavity filled with spermaceti.
- A group of scientists studied the behavior of sperm whales in their natural habitat to learn more about their social structures.
- The sperm whale's head is made up of about one-third of its entire body length, due to the large cavity containing spermaceti and oil.
- Historically, sperm whales were hunted for their valuable products, including ambergris, spermaceti, and oil.