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The toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide variety of uses.
鲸须既韧又轻，而且强度和弹性大，这些特点使其用途广泛。
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To stiffen ( a piece of clothing ) with stays, as of whalebone.
装骨架于 ( 服饰):用支持物使(衣服 ) 变硬, 如鲸骨的.
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