harpoon/hɑ:ˈpu:n; hɑr`pun/ nmissile like a spear with a rope attached, thrown by hand or fired from a gun, used for catching whales, etc 鱼叉（状若梭镖, 系於绳上, 用手掷出或用炮射出, 用以捕鲸等）. harpoon, v [Tn]strike (sth) with a harpoon 用鱼叉叉（某物）.
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