harpoon gun
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of harpoon gun
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
A red flag for sure, but it’s not long before Nina is practically loading a harpoon gun with red flags and firing them at her new housemaid, left and right.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026
Additionally, obsessives can view Quint’s harpoon gun and original design specifications for the mechanical sharks built to terrorize Martha’s Vineyard in 1974.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
This season also brings back some classic guns, including the automatic sniper rifle and harpoon gun.
From The Verge ● Sep. 13, 2021
Many a harpoon gun I’ve seen you fire.
From The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure by Stables, Gordon
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