harpoon vs spear
spear vs harpoonharpoon and spear both are nouns.
harpoon and spear both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| harpoon | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| spear | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
spear is a hypernym of
harpoon; that is, spear is a
word with a broader meaning than harpoon:
- harpoon: a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
- spear: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
| harpoon (noun) | spear (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 | a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon |
| an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish |
| harpoon (verb) | spear (verb) |
|---|---|
| spear with a harpoon | pierce with a spear |
| thrust up like a spear |
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