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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

1. Spear with a harpoon
   "harpoon whales"

Derived forms: harpoons, harpooning, harpooned

See also: harpooneer

Type of: catch, fishgig, fizgig, gig, grab, lance, spear, take hold of

Part of: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle

Encyclopedia: Harpoon