What is another word for whaling gun?
Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪlɪŋ ɡˈʌn] (IPA) 
A whaling gun is a type of firearm that is commonly used by whalers to kill whales. However, over time, this term has evolved and there are now many other words that can be used to describe this type of weapon. For example, the gun can be referred to as a harpoon gun, a whaling harpoon, or a whaling lance. Other related terms include whale catcher, whaling ship, and whaling industry. While the term whaling gun is still the most common way to refer to this weapon, there are plenty of other words that can be used to more accurately describe what it is and what it does.
