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noun • a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it verb • spear with a harpoon | ||||||||
| 29% | 10 | Used in whaling to spear a large marine animal | ||||||
noun • a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it verb • spear with a harpoon | ||||||||
| 28% | 9 | Noted whaling port, once | ||||||
noun • an island resort off Cape Cod; formerly a center of the whaling industry | ||||||||
Whaling Spear Crossword Clue
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HARPOON which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HARPOON
Updated: October 13, 2023
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