Meaning of the word harpoon in English
What does harpoon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
harpoon
US /hɑːrˈpuːn/
UK /hɑːˈpuːn/
Noun
a barbed spear-like missile attached to a rope, used for hunting whales or other large sea animals
Example:
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The whaler aimed his harpoon at the massive whale.
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Ancient cultures used primitive harpoons for fishing.
Verb
to strike, catch, or kill with a harpoon
Example:
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The fishermen managed to harpoon a large tuna.
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They used a boat to chase and harpoon the sea creature.