: a gun that uses air pressure to fire small metal balls (called BBs)
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Two people were shot with a BB gun in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning, around the time of the city’s 19th annual naked bike ride.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026 On the very first day, there was a torrential downpour and 30-mile-per-hour winds, which King likened to getting hit with a BB gun.—
Amy Eskind,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026 Investigators said the 15-year-olds robbed Perry of a BB gun.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026 During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for BB gun