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Definition of peashooter

peashooter

/ˈpiːˌʃuːtər/
pea · shoot · er
Plural:peashooters
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peashooter Lexical Profile

peashooter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small tube through which dried peas or other tiny objects are blown as projectiles.

Example

"The mischievous boy used a plastic straw as a makeshift peashooter during the study hall."

2

A small, weak, or low-caliber firearm, or any device regarded as feeble and ineffective (informal).

Example

"Our tiny garden hose felt like a peashooter against the parched summer lawn."

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• Nearby Words

pearly everlasting
peasant
peasantry
peashooter
peat
peat moss
peatland

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