Harpoon
Harpoon verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
Usage example: she deftly harpooned a shrimp with her skewer and held it over the fire
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Synonyms for Harpoon
Puncture and harpoon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puncture" instead a verb "Harpoon".
Nearby Words: harpooned, harpooning
Puncture
Puncture verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
Usage example: I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
Harpoon and puncture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harpoon" instead a verb "Puncture".
Nearby Words: punctured, puncturing
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| single | single harpoon | single puncture |
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