Vocabulary Entry

harpoon

|noun • verb

noun

A long weapon used for catching large fish or whales, typically consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point.

Example Sentences

"The fisherman used a harpoon to catch the massive whale."

"During the demonstration, the harpoon was shown to be an effective tool for hunting."

"In the museum, there was an ancient harpoon on display that was used by early Arctic hunters."

verb

Example Sentences

"They plan to harpoon the giant squid that has been spotted off the coast."

"The team worked together to harpoon the fish before it could escape."

"In the competition, they had to harpoon the target underwater within a limited time."