harpoon
What is another word for harpoon? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales.
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Etymology
From Old French harpon, ultimately from Ancient Greek harpage, "hook," related to harpazo, "to snatch or seize."
Full origin of harpoon →Frequently asked questions
What does “harpoon” mean?
The word “harpoon” means a long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales. In plain terms, a barbed spear for hunting large sea creatures, or the act of striking something with one.
How do you pronounce “harpoon”?
“Harpoon” is pronounced hah-POON (/hɑːɹˈpuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “harpoon” in a sentence?
Here is “harpoon” used in a sentence: “The old whaling ship still had a rusted harpoon mounted on deck.”
What part of speech is “harpoon”?
Depending on how it is used, “harpoon” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “harpoon” come from?
The word “harpoon” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French harpon, ultimately from Ancient Greek harpage, "hook," related to harpazo, "to snatch or seize.".
How many meanings does “harpoon” have?
“Harpoon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales.
