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DictionarywhaleForceful attack
verb

whale

to hit or attack forcefully

The boxer whales on the punching bag during his workout.

Etymology
waleProbable sourceEnglisha raised mark left by a blow

Probably related to wale in its striking or welt sense. It is separate from whale, the animal-name.

More examples

  • He whaled on the locked door with his fists.
  • The drummer is whaling away at the drums.
  • She whaled the ball over the fence.

Forms

whale · whales · whaled · whaling

Similar words

pummel
Emphasizes repeated blows, especially with fists, rather than force alone.
strike
Can describe a single hit without implying great force.