Harpoonslike
Harpoonslike is a term used informally to describe objects or phenomena that share characteristics with harpoons. A harpoon is a barbed, spear-like tool used for hunting large marine animals, typically attached to a rope or line. Therefore, "harpoonslike" suggests something that is pointed, often elongated, and designed to penetrate or capture. This could apply to natural formations, man-made tools, or even abstract concepts.
In a physical context, a harpoonslike object might be a sharp, protruding rock formation on a coastline,
The use of "harpoonslike" is generally descriptive rather than technical. It relies on the common understanding