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Harpooning: meaning, definitions and examples

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harpooning

 

[ hษ‘หrหˆpuหnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

hunting marine

Harpooning is the act of hunting sea creatures, typically large marine animals like whales or fish, using a harpoon, which is a long spear with a sharp point. This technique involves throwing the harpoon with precision to catch the animal swiftly and efficiently. Harpooning is often associated with traditional whaling practices but has evolved into various forms, including sport fishing. It requires significant skill and knowledge about marine life and the proper usage of the harpoon.

Synonyms

capturing, hunting, spearing.

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen spent hours harpooning during the night.
  • Harpooning whales was a common practice in the 19th century.
  • He decided to try harpooning during his fishing trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "harpooning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arpรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐเฅเคชเฅ‚เคจเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harponieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penangkapan ikan dengan harpooning

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะฟัƒะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ harpunowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒ—ใƒผใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harponnage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ harponeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harpunlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜ํ”„๋‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุฏ ุจุงู„ุฑู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harpunovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ harpunovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”จ้ฑผๅ‰ๆ•ๆž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ harpuniranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrfugning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ะฟัƒะฝะผะตะฝ ะฐัƒะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒžแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harpunlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ harponeo

Etymology

The term 'harpoon' comes from the French word 'harpon', which has its roots in the Middle French term 'harpon' or 'harper', meaning 'to catch or seize'. The first documented use of the word in English dates back to the 16th century. Historically, harpoons have been used by various cultures across the globe for thousands of years, particularly by indigenous peoples for fishing and hunting sea mammals. The harpoon has evolved from a simple pointed stick thrown by hand to a more complex, mechanized tool used in modern whaling and fishing industries. This evolution reflects advancements in technology and changes in fishing practices, highlighting the blend of tradition and modernity in marine hunting methods.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,939, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.