Harpooner: alternatives and connections

A round piece of timber at the bow or stern of a whaleboat, around which the harpoon lone is run out when the whale darts off.

The act of one who casts or throws, as in fishing.

An order of Crustacea including the barnacles. When adult, they have a calcareous shell composed of several pieces. From the opening o…

The action of a horse, when he throws himself on his haunches two or three times, bending himself, as it were, in very quick curvets.

A short rope grafted on a harpoon, to which a longer lin/ may be attached.

A boiling spring which throws forth at frequent intervals jets of water, mud, etc., driven up by the expansive power of steam.

A kind of spear or harpoon. See Fishgig.

An iron first speak or harpoon, having four or more barbed points.

A weapon which throws or propels a missile to a distance; any firearm or instrument for throwing projectiles by the explosion of gunpo…

A harpoon.

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A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type.

One who throws or casts.

A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen, and often decorated with…

A game at dice, properly called novem quinque (L., nine five), the two principal throws being nine and five.

One that throws a shade, or shadow, over anything.

The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile.