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harpoon - Meaning in Malayalam

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IPA: hɑrpunMalayalam: ഹാര്പൂന

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harpoon - Meaning in Malayalam

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noun

verb

ചാട്ടുളി എറിയുക

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harpoon Word Forms & Inflections

harpoons (noun plural)
harpooned (verb past tense)
harpooning (verb present participle)
harpoons (verb present tense)

Definitions and Meaning of harpoon in English

harpoon noun

a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it

harpoon verb

spear with a harpoon
Example
- "harpoon whales"

Description

A harpoon is a long spear-like projectile used in fishing, whaling, sealing, and other hunting activities to shoot, kill, and capture large fish or marine mammals such as seals, sea cows and whales. It accomplishes its task by impaling the target animal and securing it with barb or toggling claws, allowing the fishermen or hunters to use an attached rope or chain to pull and retrieve the animal. A harpoon can also be used as a ranged weapon against other watercraft in naval warfare.

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What is harpoon meaning in Malayalam?

The word or phrase harpoon refers to a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it, or spear with a harpoon. See harpoon meaning in Malayalam, harpoon definition, translation and meaning of harpoon in Malayalam. Learn and practice the pronunciation of harpoon. Find the answer of what is the meaning of harpoon in Malayalam.

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