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harpoon Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A barbed, spear-like weapon attached to a long rope, historically and currently used for hunting whales and other large marine animals.
Usage Example
"During the nineteenth century, sailors relied on a hand-thrown spear to secure their catch in the dangerous whaling industry."
Strong
spear
Weak
lance
javelin
• verb (Context 2)
To strike, catch, or kill a large marine animal using a barbed spear attached to a rope.
Usage Example
"The crew managed to spear the massive shark before it could capsize their small wooden boat."
Strong
spear
impale
Weak
pierce
strike
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Harpoon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/harpoon