stungun
nounUK /ˈstʌn ɡʌn/
US /ˈstʌn ɡʌn/
A stun gun is a small tool that gives a quick electric shock to stop someone.
The guard carried a stun gun for safety.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device used by police to control a person without serious injury.
Officers used a stun gun to subdue the suspect.
3. A handheld tool that releases an electric charge on contact.
She kept a stun gun in her bag for protection.
4. A non-lethal weapon that temporarily disables a person with electricity.
The stun gun left him dizzy for a few minutes.