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Noun right whale has 1 sense
  1. right whale - large arctic whalebone whale; allegedly the `right' whale to hunt because of its valuable whalebone and oil
    --1 is a kind of
    baleen whale, whalebone whale
    --1 is a member of Balaenidae, family Balaenidae

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Right Whale

Definition:

A right whale refers to any of several species of large baleen whales belonging to the genus Eubalaena, known for their massive size and long baleen plates.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) - A type of whale with a broad back, no dorsal fin, and baleen plates to filter feed.

Right whales are known for their slow swimming speeds and the distinct V-shaped blow they create when surfacing.

Example Sentence: The endangered right whale is often spotted near the coasts of South Africa.

Sense 2:

(Adjective) - Pertaining to the side of the body facing east when looking north.

The right whale was observed swimming in a westward direction, contradicting its name.

Example Sentence: Please turn to your right as the right whale mural is on the eastern side of the building.

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