verb
- striking or killing with a harpoon (a spear-like weapon used for hunting large fish or whales)
Usage: present participle of harpoon
noun
- the act or process of hunting with a harpoon
Usage: gerund form
Examples
- The crew spent the morning harpooning tuna from the boat.
- Harpooning whales was once a major industry in New England.
- The skilled fisherman was harpooning large fish with remarkable accuracy.
- Traditional harpooning requires great strength and precision.
- The documentary showed footage of harpooning techniques used by indigenous peoples.
- Modern harpooning equipment has made the practice more efficient.
- He learned the art of harpooning from his grandfather.