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harpoon

/hɑrˈpun/ /hɑːˈpuːn/
noun
GeneralMaritime
  1. 1 zıpkın countable

Definition (English)

A spear with a detachable head attached to a line, used for hunting marine animals like seals and whales.

Example Sentences

  1. A harpoon was thrown the moment the seal's nose broke the surface.
    Fokun burnu yüzeye çıkar çıkmaz bir zıpkın fırlatıldı.
  2. A traditional harpoon head turns sideways inside the wound to hold fast.
    Geleneksel bir zıpkın başı, yaranın içinde sağlam tutunmak için yana döner.

Collocations

harpoon gunharpoon fishingthrow a harpoonharpoon head

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