Synonyms for harpoon
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
Related words
- Word family
- harpooneer
Forms
- Plural
- harpoons → spears…
Example sentences
- spear The tip of the spear was dipped in a deadly poison.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| harpoon | steady | |
| spear | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- spear1