1. a person who cuts blubber from whales or seals
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The flenser worked on the whale carcass with a long, sharp blade.
• Skilled flensers were essential crew members on whaling ships.
• The flenser's job was dangerous and required years of training.
• In the 19th century, flensers processed seals for their valuable blubber.
• The flenser carefully removed the blubber in long strips to maximize the yield.