Harpooner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Harpooner is a noun meaning A person who uses a harpoon, especially to hunt whales.
Meaning
A person who uses a harpoon, especially to hunt whales.
Example Sentences
Y.T. laughs. So does Raven. "What's your job?" Y.T. asks. "I'm a harpooner," he says.
Word Forms
- harpooners
Synonyms for harpooner
Depending on context, synonyms include harpooneer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harpooneer, whale-fisher, whaler, whaleboater, whalefisher, whaleship.
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