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.

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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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