As nouns the difference between halberd and harpoon
is that halberd is a hand weapon consisting of a long pole fitted with a metal head; the head consists of a blade similar to an axe and usually a spike or hook.harpoon is a spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
As a verb harpoon is
to hunt something with a harpoon.
halberd
Alternative forms
* halbert
Noun
(
en noun)
A hand weapon consisting of a long pole fitted with a metal head; the head consists of a blade similar to an axe and usually a spike or hook.
Synonyms
* pole-axe
Derived terms
* halberdier
See also
* twibill
harpoon
Noun
(
en noun)
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
(slang) A harmonica.
Derived terms
* harpoon fork
Verb
(
en verb)
To hunt something with a harpoon.
Derived terms
* harpooner
