harpooning

[US]/hɑːˈpuːnɪŋ/
[UK]/hɑrˈpunɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of hunting or capturing fish with a harpoon
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

harpooning whales

harpooning fish

harpooning seals

harpooning techniques

harpooning methods

harpooning practices

harpooning boats

harpooning industry

harpooning regulations

harpooning experience

Example Sentences

harpooning whales is a controversial practice.

the fishermen were skilled in harpooning fish.

harpooning can be dangerous without proper training.

they used harpooning as a method to catch large sea creatures.

harpooning has a long history in maritime cultures.

many documentaries feature harpooning techniques.

harpooning requires precision and strength.

some activists oppose harpooning for ethical reasons.

harpooning is often depicted in adventure films.

he wrote a book about the history of harpooning.

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