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Harpooneer

Noun: A person who uses a harpoon, a long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, traditionally used for hunting whales.

Sense 1: In the context of whaling

Sample sentence 1: The experienced harpooneer skillfully aimed and struck the massive whale, initiating the hunt.

Sample sentence 2: The harpooneer stood at the bow of the ship, ready to throw his harpoon with precision.

Sense 2: In the context of modern fishing

Sample sentence 1: The harpooneer on the fishing vessel caught tuna using a specialized harpoon designed for smaller marine species.

Sample sentence 2: The skilled harpooneer tracked the movement of the marlin before launching the harpoon.

Sense 3: Figurative usage

Sample sentence 1: As a harpooneer of emotions, his words pierced deep into her heart, leaving a lasting impact.

Sample sentence 2: The poet's pen acted as a harpoon, with which she harpooneered the essence of love and longing.