Canadian English Meaning of harpoon

harpoon

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Definitions and Meaning of harpoon in English

Wordnet

harpoon (n)

a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it

Wordnet

harpoon (v)

spear with a harpoon

Webster

harpoon (n.)

A spear or javelin used to strike and kill large fish, as whales; a harping iron. It consists of a long shank, with a broad, fiat, triangular head, sharpened at both edges, and is thrown by hand, or discharged from a gun.

Webster

harpoon (v. t.)

To strike, catch, or kill with a harpoon.

FAQs About the word harpoon

harpoon

a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it, spear with a harpoonA spear or jave

jab,pick,pierce,puncture,spear,stab,stick,blood,impale,lance

No antonyms found.

harpo => harpo, harpist => Harpist, harpings => Harpes, harping iron => Harpoon, harping => nagging,