Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word harpoon-gun.

Examples

  • That oversized top-tube is plainly intended to conceal a harpoon-gun or missile-launcher.

    Public Servitude: Making the Streets Safe for Absurdity BikeSnobNYC 2009

  • "Stand by the line, Scotty!" shouted Hank, as he raised the clumsy harpoon-gun to his shoulder.

    The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

  • The crashing roar of the harpoon-gun was followed by a swirl as the whale sounded for a long dive, but a moment later there came a dull, muffled report from the water, the explosive head of the harpoon, known as the 'bomb,' having burst.

    The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

  • Not understanding what had happened, she swam around as though to persuade the little one to follow her, and as she circled round the calf she came within range of the harpoon-gun.

    The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

  • Hank, he saw that the old fighter of the seas had dropped the harpoon-gun and was holding poised the long lance.

    The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

  • Again the boat sped onward, this time without any order from Hank, for all hands had seen the whale not more than fifty yards away, and Hank grasped the shoulder harpoon-gun.

    The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

  • "Got it!" was the brief reply, and Colin saw that the harpoon-gun had been reloaded.

    The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

  • When there, look for the harpoon-gun with a Large Harpoon Lever next to it:

    World of Warcraft Pro - Brings Game Experience to You! 2008

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.