electric gun
"Electric guns" leverage electrical energy in various ways, from propelling projectiles to incapacitating targets, and are used in both recreational and advanced military contexts.
Definition
C1Weaponry
(technical, military)A weapon that uses electromagnetic forces to accelerate a projectile, such as a railgun or coilgun.
Example
- The navy is testing an electric gun capable of launching projectiles at hypersonic speeds.
B2Personal Defense
(common, legal)A device that discharges an electric current to incapacitate a target, commonly known as a stun gun or taser.
Example
- The officer used a stun gun to subdue the suspect.
B2Airsoft
(recreational)A type of airsoft gun that uses electricity from a battery to power a motor, which drives a piston to propel BBs.
Example
- He upgraded his airsoft electric gun for better performance in the game.
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