HARPOONEER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Someone who launches harpoons

Synonyms:

harpooneer; harpooner

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("harpooneer" is a kind of...):

skilled worker; skilled workman; trained worker (a worker who has acquired special skills)

Derivation:

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)