harpooned

Meanings

• Verb

  To spear or catch (a fish) with a harpoon.

  - "He harpooned a big tuna during his fishing trip."
  - "The hunter harpooned the whale to secure it for the crew."

• Verb

  To attack or confront (someone or something) with determination and force, as if with a harpoon.

  - "The team harpooned their opponents in the final match."
  - "She harpooned the issue during the debate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harpooned
mooned , juneau , crude

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Variants

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harpoon , harpooned , harpooner , harpooners , harpooning , harpoons

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Etymology

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From the Old French harpun, from harpune, a large fishhook.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest fish caught with a harpoon is a 1,585-pound (719-kilogram) swordfish.

2. Harpoons have been used for hunting whales since the 16th century.

3. In the movie 'Jaws', the shark is harpooned by Quint, but the harpoon fails to kill the shark.

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Related Concepts

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1. Harpoon gun: A type of projectile weapon used to launch harpoons at a distance.

2. Harpoon fish: A large, edible fish that is caught using a harpoon.

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Culture

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In literature, the harpoon is often used as a metaphor for aggression or confrontation. In art, harpoons have been depicted in various forms, from realistic to abstract. In music, the harpoon is a popular instrument in traditional Polynesian music.

How to Memorize "harpooned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fisherman holding a harpoon, ready to throw it into the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harpoon' with the image of a large, sharp spear used for fishing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'harpoon' by associating it with the phrase 'Hooked on fishing'.

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