English noun: harpoon | |||
1. | harpoon (artifact) a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear | ||
Part holonym | fluke, harpoon line | ||
Member meronym | fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle | ||
English verb: harpoon | |||
1. | harpoon (competition) spear with a harpoon | ||
Samples | Harpoon whales. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | catch, grab, take hold of | ||