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Definition of airgun

airgun

/ˈɛərˌɡʌn/
air · gun
Plural:airguns
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airgun Lexical Profile

airgun Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A rifle or pistol that uses compressed air or another gas, rather than an explosive charge, to propel a pellet or other small projectile.

Example

"The athletes practiced their marksmanship at the indoor target range using a calibrated airgun."

2

A handheld pneumatic device or marine chamber that releases a burst of compressed air, used in industrial cleaning, spray painting, or underwater seismic exploration.

Example

"The carpenter used a high-pressure airgun to blow sawdust off the workbench before applying the varnish."

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• Nearby Words

airflow
airfoil
airfreight
airgun
airhead
airheaded
airhole

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airgun. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airgun
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