harpuna — meaning in English

English meaning

• harpoon noun A long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales.
• lance noun A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.

Senses

harpuna is used for these senses in English:

• harpoon A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
• lance (medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.

harpoon — full definition

1. noun A long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales.
2. verb To strike or catch something with a harpoon.

lance — full definition

1. noun A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
2. verb To cut open, especially a boil or abscess, with a sharp instrument to drain it.

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