What is another word for harpoon gun?

Pronunciation: [hɑːpˈuːn ɡˈʌn] (IPA)

A harpoon gun is a weapon used to hunt whales or large fish. This type of gun is designed to shoot a harpoon with great force, piercing the target and allowing the hunter to reel in their catch. The term "harpoon gun" is often used interchangeably with other synonyms, such as a whaling gun or a spear gun. Other variations include a harpoon launcher, a harpoon rifle, and a pneumatic harpoon gun. While the mechanism may differ, the objective remains the same - to capture marine life and harvest it for various purposes, including food, oil, or research.

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What are the hypernyms for Harpoon gun?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    firearm, weapon, Hunting equipment, fishing device.

What are the hyponyms for Harpoon gun?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for harpoon gun (as nouns)

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  • Never mind what you were doing, Olaf said. You're fired! You can't fire me! Esme growled. I quit! Well, you can leave by mutual agreement, Olaf grumbled and then with another succinct Ha! he lifted the harpoon gun and pointed it at Dewey Denouement.
    Daniel Handler

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