dictionary.pt
harpoon
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐɾˈpɐ̃w̃/ar·pão
Definition
1A barbed spear-like missile attached to a rope, used for catching whales or other large marine animals.
Usage examples
“The whaler hurled the harpoon at the surfacing whale.”
“Traditional fishing methods sometimes involve the use of a harpoon.”
Common combinations
whaling harpoonthrow a harpoonharpoon gun