Alternative Spelling guide

airgun

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative spelling of air gun.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: air gun, air rifle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: gun

Narrower terms: BB gun, paintball gun

History

Etymology

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