Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A pipe in which gases are exploded for signaling purposes.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word gas-gun.
Examples
-
The doctor became abruptly businesslike again, gave Floyd a painless injection with a gas-gun hypodermic, and told him to come back as soon as he was sleepy.
2010 Odyssey Two Clarke, Arthur C. 1982
-
When Zita and her father arrived at Brent Rock, Locke was still working at his new gas-gun.
The Master Mystery John W. Grey 1908
-
"I've something here that will stop him, though," added Quentin, as he showed the new gas-gun he had invented and explained its deadly properties.
The Master Mystery John W. Grey 1908
-
Briefly, to the accompaniment of many expressions of astonishment from the insurance detective, Garrick related what had happened, from the raid to the gas-gun.
Guy Garrick 1908
-
Briefly, to the accompaniment of many expressions of astonishment from the insurance detective, Garrick related what had happened, from the raid to the gas-gun.
Guy Garrick 1908
-
Briefly, to the accompaniment of many expressions of astonishment from the insurance detective, Garrick related what had happened, from the raid to the gas-gun.
Guy Garrick 1908
-
I decided to spend some of the money from the that sale on a .308 gas-gun.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.