bangstick

See also: bang stick

English

Alternative forms

• bang stick

Etymology

bang +‎ stick

Noun

bangstick (plural bangsticks)

1. A kind of underwater speargun used primarily against sharks.
   • 1972 August 21, Paul Stewart, William Kennedy, “The Best Dives Around Town”, in New York Magazine, volume 5, number 34, New York Media, LLC, →ISSN, page 55:

     (Never shoot a shark unless you have to protect yourself in an emergency situation. And, if you are forced to shoot, use a twelve-gauge bangstick if you have one with you.)

   • 1994, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Robert M. Timm, Gary E. Larson, editors, Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage: A Handbook for People Who Deal with Wildlife Damage Problems, DIANE Publishing Inc., published 2010, page F-3:

     Powerheads ("bangsticks") can also be used to kill alligators, but should only be used with the barrel under water and according to manufacturer recommendations.

Synonyms

• powerhead