harpooneer
/ˌhɑrpuˈnɪr/
noun
- A person who throws or shoots a harpoon, especially in whaling.
- In Moby-Dick, the harpooneer Queequeg is a skilled and mysterious character.
- The young harpooneer practiced his aim every day to improve his accuracy.
- The harpooneer stood ready at the bow of the boat.
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