spear gun
a device for shooting a barbed missile under water, usually by means of gas under pressure, a strong rubber band, or a powerful spring.
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How to use spear gun in a sentence
Ashe dug the butt of his spear-gun into the sand on the flooring to uncover another oval depression.
Key Out of Time | Andre Alice NortonWhen carrying a spear gun or his camera, he also swam with arms hanging downward.
The Wailing Octopus | Harold Leland GoodwinHe looked back in time to see Scotty sight the spear gun and fire as the boat went past.
The Wailing Octopus | Harold Leland GoodwinThe spear gun was extended, the spear point nearing firing range.
The Wailing Octopus | Harold Leland GoodwinThey donned their equipment, then Rick picked up a spear gun while Tony selected a wrecking bar from his equipment.
The Wailing Octopus | Harold Leland Goodwin
British Dictionary definitions for spear gun
a device for shooting spears underwater
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