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harpoon

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
N
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

hɑːɹˈpuːn

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Definitions

noun

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

verb

  1. Spear with a harpoon

    “Harpoon whales”

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Example Sentences

Harpoon whales

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