harpooner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses a harpoon to catch fish or to hunt whales.

  - "The harpooner on the fishing boat speared the tuna with ease."
  - "The whale hunter was a skilled harpooner, able to hit the whale's blubber layer with every throw."

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Variants

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harpoon , harpooned , harpooner , harpooners , harpooning , harpoons

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'harpa' meaning hook or harpoon.

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Trivia

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1. Harpoons have been used for fishing and hunting since ancient times.

2. Modern harpoons are often made of stainless steel and have replaceable tips for multiple uses.

3. The largest harpoon ever made was used by the Inuit people and measured over 12 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Harpoon: A long, pointed spear with a barbed or hooked head, used for catching fish or hunting whales.

2. Harpooning: The act of using a harpoon to catch fish or hunt whales.

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Culture

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In many traditional fishing communities, the harpooner holds a significant role and is often revered for their hunting skills and connection to the sea.

How to Memorize "harpooner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing on the deck of a boat, holding a long, curved harpoon with a line attached to it. Visualize the harpooner aiming and throwing the harpoon into the water, hitting a fish or a whale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harpooner' with 'fisherman' or 'whale hunter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Harpooner, harpoon in hand, hooks a huge tuna' to remember the word.

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