Survival Tools

noun a sharp curved or barbed instrument for catching fish

• The fisherman carefully baited the fishhook before casting it into the water.
• I always make sure to double check that my fishhook is secure before I start fishing.
• I snagged my fishhook on a rock and lost my biggest catch of the day.
• Her words were like a sharp fishhook, piercing through his defenses and leaving him vulnerable.

noun a long spear-like weapon used for hunting large fish or whales

• The whalers used a harpoon to hunt down the whale.
• He grabbed the harpoon and went fishing off the pier.
• I can't believe he harpooned that huge fish all by himself!
• Her words were like a sharp harpoon, piercing through his heart.