harpoon
Example Sentences
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Some of his videos highlight antique traps, like a 19th-century wooden trap that is shaped like a rat and shoots harpoons from its eyes, or quicksand traps that suffocate rodents.
From New York Times
And speaking of seafood: The fishermen who trawl the surrounding waters always do so with harpoons at the ready, lest they encounter one of the fearsome sea monsters rumored to dwell just offshore.
From Los Angeles Times
There are reports of sperm whales that went on the offensive after being harpooned.
From New York Times
Consequently, “faith, family and education” is the core message of the Minnesota tour harpooning critical race theory.
From Washington Times
At the core of Noah's satire is his harpooning of white supremacist hypocrisy and the totally idiotic arguments those on the right make to support these views.
From Salon
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