English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A spear used for hunting large fish

A

Lance

B

Dagger

C

Sword

D

Harpoon

Solution

option D Harpoon is the correct word for the above set of words here,

other options

Lance-a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, formerly used by a horseman in charging.

Dagger-a short kind of knife

sword- a long very sharp metal weapon