spear gun

noun

Etymology

From spear + gun.

  1. inherited from gunne,gonne
  2. compounded as spear gun — “spear + gun

Definitions

  1. A form of mechanical gun that fires a spear as a projectile

    A form of mechanical gun that fires a spear as a projectile; generally used under water when spearfishing.

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