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The meaning of the word harpoon is to catch something, usually fish or whales, with a large spearlike object that is usually connected to a long rope. It is than either thrown by hand or fired by a gun.

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From Latin 'Harpa' meaning a Hook or 'Harpagonem' meaning a Grappling Hook. The Greek word is 'Harpagon'. In the Middle Ages, the Dutch and Basque, who were the first to hunt whales used the word 'Harpoen'. Another word used in the English language at this time was 'Harping-iron'.


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