peashooter

/ˈpiːʃʊtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of plant that produces peas, especially when used as a weapon to shoot peas

“In the garden, the kids used a peashooter to defend themselves from the invading rabbits.”

2. noun

a device or tool used to shoot small projectiles, typically peas or other soft objects, often used as a toy or for amusement

“As a child, he loved playing with his peashooter, shooting peas at his friends and family members.”

3. noun

a type of fictional or cartoonish gun that shoots peas or other small projectiles, often used in humorous or satirical contexts

“In the cartoon, the character used a peashooter to defend himself against the evil villain.”

Synonyms

  • garden gun
  • pea shooter

Antonyms

  • cannon
  • machine gun