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Harpoon - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Catch, Hook, Land, Lasso, Mesh, Nail, Net, Noose, Rope, Sack, Snare, Sniggle, Spear, Take, Trap |
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For the anti-ship missile, see AGM-84 Harpoon.
A harpoon is a long spear-like instrument used in fishing to catch fish or other aquatic animals such as whales.
Usually an harpoon consists of a launcher (mostly a cannon) and a projectile which is a large spear connected to a thick rope. The spearhead is shaped in a manner that it will penetrate the thick layers of whale fat and stick in the flesh. It has sharp spikes to prevent the spear from sliding out. Thus, by pulling the rope with a motor, the whalers can drag the whale back to their ship.
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Example Usage of Harpoon |
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Andyofct: mmmm... Harpoon beer :-) |
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StuartLong81: Watching #beer wars and drinking a #Harpoon 100 Barrel Series Ginger Wheat. Awesome beer, better then Ginger ale http://twitpic.com/qpt17 |
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66Charger: Harpoon will be at the Old Spot in Salem on Tuesday with their Ginger Wheat. |
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