Harpoon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Harpoon is a noun meaning A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
Meaning
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
More Meanings
- A sharp tip within a disposable syringe, used to penetrate the stopper.
- (transitive) To shoot something with a harpoon.
- (slang) A harmonica.
Example Sentences
I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana.
Pilot whales, also known as blackfish, were fairly plentiful, and Mundus would harpoon one or two, haul them out onto the beach, and butcher them.
Word Forms
- harpoons
- harpooning
- harpooned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spear, harpagon, hacked, lance, whaler, grain.
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