Flensing is the removing of the blubber or outer integument of whales, separating it from the animal's meat. Processing the blubber into whale oil was the key step that transformed a whale carcass into a stable, transportable commodity. It was an important part of the history of whaling.

What Flenser means?

: one that flenses animals especially : one that cuts free whale blubber as an occupation — compare lemmer.

What does Flenched mean?

1. to strip the blubber or skin from (a whale, seal, etc.). 2. to strip off (blubber or skin). [1805–15; < Dan flense or Dutch flensen]