harpoon gun

noun

1. a small cannon for shooting harpoons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of harpoon gun¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Additionally, obsessives can view Quint’s harpoon gun and original design specifications for the mechanical sharks built to terrorize Martha’s Vineyard in 1974.

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Not believing him, the salesman behind the counter becomes the sole fatality in a freak harpoon gun accident that’s much more disgusting than I’m giving it credit for.

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Tank tops that read “Salt Life Reel Escape” hang on a rack propped up by harpoon guns.

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In the ’60s and ’70s, they were rounded up with helicopters, seal bombs, harpoon guns and speed boats for aquariums around the world.

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This season also brings back some classic guns, including the automatic sniper rifle and harpoon gun.

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