"zipgun" meaning in English

See zipgun in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: zipguns [plural]
Etymology: From zip + gun. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|zip|gun}} zip + gun Head templates: {{en-noun}} zipgun (plural zipguns)
  1. An improvised single-shot pistol-sized weapon that uses a spring or elastic to propel a bullet to its target. Wikipedia link: Improvised firearm Synonyms: zip gun
    Sense id: en-zipgun-en-noun-byEi1wrI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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