skyte

/ˈskaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that shoots small projectiles, typically for hunting small game or pest control.

“The farmer used a skyte to control the rabbit population on his farm.”

2. verb

To hunt or shoot small game or pests, especially with a skyte.

“The hunters went out to skyte rabbits in the nearby woods.”

Synonyms

  • airgun
  • pellet gun

Antonyms

  • catch
  • trap