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flash-ball

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of handgun that fires projectiles of rubber or similar material, used mainly by law enforcement officers for riot control.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: defense ball launcher

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: riot gun

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noun

Meaning 2

The projectile fired from this gun.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rubber bullet

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the trademark Flash-ball, from flash + ball.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kumikuula-ase — rubber-projectile handgun
  • French: lanceur de balle de défense — rubber-projectile handgun
  • German: Hartgummi-Werfer — rubber-projectile handgun
  • German: Hartgummigeschoss-Werfer — rubber-projectile handgun