air gun

A·ïr gun

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer guhn]
- /ˈɑ ɪər gʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer guhn]
- /ˈɑ ɪər gʌn/

Definitions of air gun words

noun air gun a gun operated by means of compressed air 3
noun air gun a gunlike device used for spraying paint, insecticide, etc. by means of compressed air 3
noun air gun a gun operated by compressed air. 1
noun air gun pellet rifle 1
noun air gun A gun that propels a projectile by compressed air. 0

See all 5 definitions of air gun

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Origin of air gun

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55

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Parts of speech for Air gun

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Air gun

air gun popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for air gun

noun air gun

air rifle — An air rifle is a rifle which is fired by means of air pressure.
popgun — a child's toy gun from which a pellet is shot by compressed air, producing a loud pop.

All 2 Synonyms of air gun