spear gun

noun

a device for shooting a barbed missile under water, usually by means of gas under pressure, a strong rubber band, or a powerful spring.

spear gun

Ashe dug the butt of his spear-gun into the sand on the flooring to uncover another oval depression.

When carrying a spear gun or his camera, he also swam with arms hanging downward.

He looked back in time to see Scotty sight the spear gun and fire as the boat went past.

The spear gun was extended, the spear point nearing firing range.

They donned their equipment, then Rick picked up a spear gun while Tony selected a wrecking bar from his equipment.

April 25, 2024firkin

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