Stun gun: meaning, definitions and examples
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stun gun
[ stʌn ɡʌn ]
self-defense
A stun gun is a device used for self-defense that immobilizes an attacker by delivering an electric shock.
Synonyms
electroshock weapon, taser
Examples of usage
- The woman used a stun gun to protect herself from the attacker.
- Carrying a stun gun can provide a sense of security when walking alone at night.
Translations
Translations of the word "stun gun" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arma de choque
🇮🇳 स्टन गन
🇩🇪 Elektroschocker
🇮🇩 senjata setrum
🇺🇦 електрошокер
🇵🇱 paralizator
🇯🇵 スタンガン
🇫🇷 pistolet paralysant
🇪🇸 pistola paralizante
🇹🇷 şok tabancası
🇰🇷 전기충격기
🇸🇦 مسدس صاعق
🇨🇿 paralyzér
🇸🇰 paralyzér
🇨🇳 电击枪
🇸🇮 elektrošoker
🇮🇸 rafbyssu
🇰🇿 электрошокер
🇬🇪 ელექტროშოკერი
🇦🇿 elektroşok
🇲🇽 pistola de aturdimiento
Word origin
The stun gun was invented in the 1960s by Jack Cover, a NASA researcher. It was originally designed as a non-lethal weapon for law enforcement officers. The device works by delivering a high-voltage shock to the target, causing temporary paralysis and disorientation. Over the years, stun guns have become popular among civilians for personal protection and self-defense purposes.