pellet gun
"Pellet guns" use compressed air or gas to shoot small projectiles, often for target practice or pest control.
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Definition
B2Recreational Shooting
(general)A type of air gun that shoots small, round projectiles, typically made of metal or plastic.
Example
- He practiced his aim using a pellet gun at the shooting range.
B2Pest Control
(technical)A firearm that discharges pellets using compressed air or gas, often used for controlling small pests.
Example
- Farmers often use pellet guns to manage rodent populations.
C1Law Enforcement
(technical, non-lethal)A weapon that propels pellets at high velocity, used by law enforcement for non-lethal crowd control.
Example
- Pellet guns were deployed by police for crowd control during the protest.
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