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Harpoon Definition & Meaning

harpoon
noun
  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
verb
  1. spear with a harpoon; "harpoon whales"

"Harpoon" in song lyrics

See how harpoon is used in real songs:

  • "-I use the gift of gab like a harpoon"
    Blackalicious — A2G
  • "A whale in the rap game ready the harpoon"
    Culture VI — Fully Loaded
  • "I mean, she dress sharper than a harpoon"
    DL Incognito — Anticipation

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Frequently asked questions

What does harpoon mean?
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it spear with a harpoon; "harpoon whales"
What part of speech is harpoon?
Harpoon is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does harpoon have?
Harpoon has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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