Phrase guide

pellet gun

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A small gun that propels a pellet by using a compressed spring, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A low-power air pistol.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: air gun, air rifle, BB gun

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: air gun, air rifle, BB gun

Antonyms: none provided

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