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We passed several large sting-rays asleep on the surface of the sea, which our people ineffectually endeavoured to harpoon.

By bending one finger like a hook and striking the butt of the shaft, he could send a harpoon straight to the mark.

Take a harpoon and show how the shaft would swing against the feet of an animal that had been hit by the head.

Kamelillo had a bamboo pole in his hand to pole the raft with, but he had shod it with his harpoon head.

They are caught at night in shallow places along the sandy beach, a torch, harpoon, and net being the necessary outfit.

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On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to harpoon, such as: dart, lance, and weapon.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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