harpoon (n)

n03495671

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing
def used for catching large fish or whales
def a strong line is attached to it
Outgoing links
Hypernym spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance
Member holonym fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
Derivationally related form harpoon → harpooneer
Derivationally related form harpoon → harpoon
Part meronym fluke; harpoon line
Incoming links
Member meronym fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
Part holonym fluke; harpoon line
Hyponym spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance
Derivationally related form harpooneer → harpoon
Derivationally related form harpoon → harpoon

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