harpoon
Translation
harpoon
Examples
The whaler aimed the harpoon carefully.
The whaler aimed the harpoon carefully.
Grammar Patterns
((a harpoon)) a barbed spear-like missile The whaler threw the harpoon.
Similar Words
spear, lance, javelin
Etymology
From Old French 'harpon' (a cramp iron, clasp), from 'harpe' (a claw, dog's claw).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'harp' with a sharp 'point' on it, used to spear a fish. The 'oon' sound is like 'soon' you will catch the fish.