harpooned Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a barbed spear with a line attached to it; used for spearing whales or other large sea animals Example Sentence Pedro was sad when the whale was harpooned by the sailor's spear. Synonyms catch; grab; take hold of Antonyms release Hear It! Say It! Write It! harpooned Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: