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harpoon Definition and Meaning in English (harpoon definition)

noun
Synonyms:spearlance
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Harpoon definition: A barbed spear-like weapon with a rope attached, used for hunting whales or other large marine animals.

Definitions of Harpoon

  1. 1noun

    A barbed spear-like weapon with a rope attached, used for hunting whales or other large marine animals.

  2. 2verb

    To strike, catch, or kill an animal, especially a large marine animal, with a harpoon.

Example Sentences

“The whaler aimed the harpoon carefully before throwing it.”

“They managed to harpoon the giant squid after a long struggle.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseharpooned
present participleharpooning
agent nounharpooner

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Harpoon definition: A barbed spear-like weapon with a rope attached, used for hunting whales or other large marine animals.
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'Harpoon' translates to 'harpoon' in English. Harpoon definition: A barbed spear-like weapon with a rope attached, used for hunting whales or other large marine animals.
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