What is another word for Harpooning?

Pronunciation: [hɑːpˈuːnɪŋ] (IPA)

Harpooning is a term that refers to the act of piercing or spearing an object, usually a fish or whale, with a harpoon. However, there are other words that can be used to describe this action. Some synonyms for harpooning include spearing, impaling, piercing, skewering, and jabbing. These words all describe the act of using a sharp object to pierce or stab something. They can be used interchangeably with the word harpooning in most contexts, and can be used to add variety to writing or speech. Additionally, they can be used to make language more accessible to those who may not be familiar with the term "harpooning".

Synonyms for Harpooning:

What are the hypernyms for Harpooning?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Harpooning

Some fishing took place on the main stream of the Salmon River below its confluence with the Lemhi, but only Harpooning was effective owing to the depth of the water.
"Shoshone-Bannock Subsistence and Society"
Robert F. Murphy Yolanda Murphy
Harpooning flitches and hindquarters out of it.
"Ulysses"
James Joyce
To the left, a party of sportsmen in a large boat are seen in the act of Harpooning the hippopotamus and crocodile.
"Manual Of Egyptian Archaeology And Guide To The Study Of Antiquities In Egypt"
Gaston Camille Charles Maspero

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