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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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hɑːɹˈpuːn
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noun
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
Spear with a harpoon
“Harpoon whales”
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Harpoon whales
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