moby dick

language: pt

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.
    pt: Baleia branca
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    pt: Encarnação de uma obsessão

examples

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

    A caçada implacável de Moby Dick pelo Capitão Ahab levou, por fim, à sua queda trágica.

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

    Tentar consertar este código antigo sem documentação é como perseguir Moby Dick.