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sandgun

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A device used to sandblast; sandblaster.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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noun

Meaning 2

A pipe that is used to suck up objects from a river or sea bed.

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noun

Meaning 3

A weapon that shoots sand or a sandlike substance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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History

Etymology

From sand + gun.