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airgun Synonyms
Another word for airgun
Choosing another word for airgun depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The athletes practiced their marksmanship at the indoor target range using a calibrated air rifle."
Strong
air rifle
pellet gun
bb gun
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The carpenter used a high-pressure blowgun to blow sawdust off the workbench before applying the varnish."
Strong
blowgun
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Airgun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/airgun