harpoon | ||
1. | [ verb ] spear with a harpoon | |
Examples: | "harpoon whales |
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Related terms: | catch harpooner | |
2. | [ noun ] a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it | |
Related terms: | spear fishing_gear harpoon_line fluke | |
Similar spelling: |
harpooner harpooneer Harpin hairpin |