Definition of "harpoons" []

• Plural form of harpoon. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of harpoon. (verb)

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• "But, in beds of the Reindeer epoch, the flint implements consist, principally, of well-shaped blades and flakes -- with numerous bodkins, or awls -- javelins, or arrow-heads -- besides articles of bone and horn such as harpoons, and teeth of various animals drilled as if suspended for ornaments."
• "And so soon as they come to board or grapple all the other kinds of arms shall be used, of which I have spoken more particularly: first, missiles, such as harpoons [_dardos_] and stones, hand-guns"
• "The spiritual harpoons are flying in every direction; let one of them pierce you."