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Meaning of flare gun
A flare gun is a device used to fire flares, typically for signaling or warning purposes.
Etymology of flare gun
The term "flare gun" originates from the combination of "flare," which refers to a type of pyrotechnic device that produces a bright light or smoke, and "gun," which refers to a device that propels a projectile.
The word "flare" comes from the Old French "flarer," meaning to flame or blaze, while "gun" comes from the Middle English "gunne," derived from the Old French "engignon," a type of catapult.
Synonyms
signal gun
distress signal
emergency signal
warning signal
alarm gun
signal pistol
distress pistol
emergency flare
warning flare
alarm flare
signal device
emergency device
warning device
alarm device
signaling device
distress signaler
emergency signaler
warning signaler
alarm signaler
flare pistol
signal firearm
distress firearm
emergency firearm
warning firearm
alarm firearm
pyrotechnic device
pyrotechnic signal
distress flare
emergency flare
warning flare
alarm flare
signaling firearm
distress gun
emergency gun
warning gun
alarm gun
signal weapon
distress weapon
emergency weapon
warning weapon
alarm weapon
Definitions
- A flare gun is defined by Oxford Languages as a handheld device for firing flares, typically used for signaling or warning purposes, especially in emergency situations at sea or in aviation.
- It is also described as a device that propels a flare into the air to produce a bright light or smoke, used for signaling, warning, or illumination.
Usage Examples
- The pilot used a flare gun to signal for help after the plane made an emergency landing in the desert.
- The sailor fired a flare gun to alert nearby ships to the presence of rocks in the water.
- The hiker used a flare gun to signal for rescue after getting lost in the mountains.
Antonyms
silencer
muffler
suppressor
concealer
hider
disguiser
camouflager
quietener
dampener
muffler
noise reducer
signal blocker
jammer
interferer
disruptor
silencer device
noise suppressor
sound reducer
signal silencer
warning silencer
alarm silencer
emergency silencer