spear gun

Diver's fishing weapon

A spear gun is an underwater weapon that fires a barbed shaft to catch fish.

Most use rubber bands or compressed air for propulsion.

Spearfishing with a spear gun requires getting close to prey, unlike rod-and-reel fishing: He dove down with his spear gun and came up with a grouper.

weapon

harpoon

Barbed spear for whales

barrel · tip · barb · band · sling · pneumatic · loaded · aim · accuracy · range

fishing

harpoon

Barbed spear for whales

angler · quarry · targeting · aim · trigger · shaft · tip · barb · float · line

diving

scuba

Portable underwater breathing gear

  • wetsuitInsulating garment for water
  • finsSwimming appendages
  • snorkelUnderwater breathing pipe

reef · freediving · mask · buoyancy · neoprene · regulator · nitrox · decompression · flippers · goggles

hunting

harpoon

Barbed spear for whales

  • preyAnimal being hunted
  • stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
  • ambushSurprise strike from concealment

pursuit · quarry · tracker · camouflage · trophy · safari · guides · outfitter · wilderness · targeting

Opposites
fishing/hunting method

spear gunfishing rod

Tackle for catching fish

fishing pole · rod and reel · fishing net · fish trap · hook and line

weapon mechanism

spear gunknife

Sharp cutting utensil

bare hands · fists · sword · club · machete

Family

speargun, spearguns

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG