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harpoon gun
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noun
a small cannon for shooting harpoons.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of harpoon gun
First recorded in 1810–20
Words nearby harpoon gun
harping, harpings, harpist, harp on, harpoon, harpoon gun, harp seal, harpsichord, Harpy, harpy eagle, harquebus
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