Thesaurus results for ZIP GUN

zip gun

noun

Definition of zip gun

as in pistol

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Recent Examples of zip gun The search turned up additional drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a zip gun. — cleveland, 27 Jan. 2022

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Noun

Sabich was preparing to take a shower when Longet shot him in the stomach with an imitation World War II-era Luger pistol.

— Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Officers found camouflage clothing, a pistol and a radio elsewhere in the room.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of pistol

Noun

Paz was arrested last year on several charges after fleeing from police at a traffic stop and driving at speeds up to 80 mph while firing a handgun at officers, according to the release.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
That’s roughly comparable to the muzzle energy of some powerful handgun rounds, although the physics of a hypervelocity impact are very different.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of handgun

Noun

Rahaf swings her prosthetics to the song, and at one point, wraps her small arms around Accurso’s neck — following the song’s instructions and pretending to be asleep.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Those roads and trails are often where vehicles become vulnerable to artillery, drones, mines, and small arms fire.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of small arm

Noun

How did a live round get into the revolver and who brought the lethal ammunition to the set?

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
On June 29, a New Haven Superior Court jury found Stokes guilty of murder, criminal attempt to commit improper sale of a firearm, conspiracy to commit improper sale of a firearm and carrying a pistol or revolver without a permit.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of revolver

Noun

And unfortunately, there was another part of our party that didn't choose to be responsible with their firearm and fired too closely in my direction.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to the affidavit, William alleged that Don hit him on the right side of his head with the firearm.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of firearm

Noun

The two sides fired white, smoky volleys, their guns making a black-powder hiss-bang.

— Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Javits, who dreamed of becoming a doctor, was remembered fondly Monday when his fellow students staged a walkout and spoke out about bullying and gun violence.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of gun

Noun

This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.

— Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.

— Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023

Definition of derringer

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