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harpoon gun

American  

noun

  1. a small cannon for shooting harpoons.


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

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

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

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

From New York Times

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

From The Verge