voltcannon
nounUK /ˈvɒltˌkænən/
US /ˈvoʊltˌkænən/
A voltcannon is a pretend gun that shoots bright zaps of electricity.
The hero aimed his voltcannon at the robot and fired a crackling bolt.
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2. A device in science fiction that fires powerful bursts of electrical energy.
The starship's voltcannon disabled the enemy shields in one shot.
3. A toy that makes loud zapping sounds and flashing lights.
He got a voltcannon for his birthday and chased his sister around the yard.
4. A slang term for a very strong electrical shock.
Touching that wire gave me a real voltcannon!