whale away en · VERB
Meanings
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(intransitive) To whale on something in an ongoing manner (i.e., with progressive aspect).
The kids had decided to whale away on some pumpkins with baseball bats; it held their interest for a little while.
- (archaic, intransitive) To talk or preach at length, often excitedly or vehemently; to go on.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whaled away | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| whaled away | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| whaling away | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| whales away | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |