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spear gun

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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History

Etymology

From spear + gun.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: ψαροτούφεκο (psarotoúfeko) — type of gun
  • Greek: ψαροντούφεκο (psarontoúfeko) — type of gun
  • Russian: подво́дное ружьё (podvódnoje ružʹjó) — type of gun