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Harpooned Meaning in English

word · lemma: harpoon

hɑɹˈpun
har-POOND
hɑːpˈuːnd
hah-POOND

परिभाषा

To have struck, caught, or killed something (usually a large sea animal) using a harpoon, a long spear-like weapon.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Mainly used in the context of whaling, fishing, or historical stories. Past participle form. Rare in everyday conversation unless describing hunting or a dramatic situation ('felt harpooned by...').

उदाहरण वाक्य

The whale was harpooned by the sailors.

basic

A seal was harpooned in the Arctic.

basic

Many whales were harpooned during the old expeditions.

basic

He felt as if he’d been harpooned by bad news.

natural

The explorers harpooned a massive creature under the ice.

natural

It’s rare to hear about animals being harpooned these days.

natural