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Meaning of water gun
A device that shoots a stream of water, typically used as a toy.
Etymology of water gun
The term "water gun" is a composite of "water" and "gun", with "water" coming from Old English "wæter" and "gun" from Middle English "gonne", derived from Old French "gonne" or "engignon", a type of catapult.
The concept of a device that shoots water dates back to ancient civilizations, but the modern toy water gun as we know it today originated in the mid-20th century.
Synonyms
squirt gun
water pistol
spray gun
water blaster
super soaker
splash gun
water shooter
hydro blaster
liquid launcher
water cannon
spray nozzle
misting gun
fogger
sprayer
atomizer
irrigator
water sprayer
hose nozzle
jet gun
water jet
pressure washer
water squirter
spray bottle
mister
douser
soaker
water cannonade
water bomb launcher
water rocket
water launcher
splash blaster
Definitions
- A toy gun that fires a stream of water, used for playing and cooling down, especially in warm weather.
- A device used to spray or squirt water for various purposes, including recreation, cleaning, or irrigation.
Usage Examples
- The kids had a blast playing with their water guns on a hot summer day.
- She used a water gun to gently water her plants on the balcony.
- The fire department used powerful water cannons to put out the blaze.