moby dick

language: en

definitions

  1. The legendary white sperm whale from Herman Melville's 1851 novel, renowned for its colossal size, fierce temperament, and role as the primary antagonist in the story.
    en: The legendary white sperm whale from Herman Melville's 1851 novel, renowned for its colossal size, fierce temperament, and role as the primary antagonist in the story.
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    en: A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.

examples

  1. Captain Ahab's relentless hunt for Moby Dick ultimately led to his tragic downfall.

    Captain Ahab's relentless hunt for Moby Dick ultimately led to his tragic downfall.

  2. Trying to fix this legacy codebase without documentation feels like chasing Moby Dick.

    Trying to fix this legacy codebase without documentation feels like chasing Moby Dick.