meaning of harpoon
1. 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.
2. To strike, catch, or kill with a harpoon.
3. a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
Related Words
harpoon | harpoon gun | harpoon line | harpoon log | harpooned | harpooneer | harpooner | harpooning |
