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whalebone

 

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Noun whalebone has 1 sense
  1. whalebone, baleen - a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
    --1 is a kind of horn

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Whalebone

Description:

Whalebone refers to the skeletal structure found in the mouths of baleen whales, consisting of flexible plates made of keratin. It has historically been used in various industries, including fashion, crafts, and traditional medicine.

Sample sentences:

  • She wore a beautiful corset laced with whalebone to achieve the perfect hourglass figure.
  • The Native American tribe utilized whalebone for creating intricately designed art pieces.
  • Whalebone was traditionally believed to possess healing properties and was used in ancient remedies.
  • The museum displayed a magnificent whalebone sculpture, showcasing the enormous size of these marine creatures.

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