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sperm whale Synonyms
Another word for sperm whale
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• noun (Context 1)
A large, toothed marine mammal (Physeter macrocephalus) characterized by a massive, block-shaped head that contains a waxy substance called spermaceti, known for its extreme deep-diving abilities across the world's oceans.
Usage Example
"The marine biologists used specialized acoustic equipment to track a cachalot as it hunted giant squid in the lightless depths of the Pacific Ocean."
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cachalot
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sperm whale. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sperm-whale