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A social visit or friendly interchange, especially between whalers or seafarers.
(noun)
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A herd of whales or a social congregation of whalers, especially at sea. See Synonyms at flock1.
(noun)
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To hold a visit, especially while at sea.
(verb-intransitive)
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To visit with.
(verb-transitive)
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To spend (time) talking or visiting.
(verb-transitive)
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