Harpooning

Harpooning
Harpoon Har*poon", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Harpooned} (-p[=oo]nd"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Harpooning}.] To strike, catch, or kill with a harpoon. [1913 Webster]

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