WHALEBONE Whalebone: a hard, bony material found in the mouth of certain whales, used historically in corsets and other stiffening garments. Whalebone (plural): hard, bony materials found in the mouths of certain whales, used historically in corsets and other stiffening garments. Whaleboning (verb): the act of using whalebone in corsets or other stiffening garments. Whaleboned (adjective): stiffened or structured with whalebone.
The word WHALEBONE can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: WHALEBONE
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word WHALEBONE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.