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beanshooter

American  
[been-shoo-ter] / ˈbinˌʃu tər /

noun

  1. peashooter.


Etymology

Origin of beanshooter

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; bean + shooter

Example Sentences

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“That’s my beanshooter, Grandpa,” I said, all excited.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

“The little devils stole everything I had,” I said, “my traps, my gunny sack, apples, lunch, and all. I guess they’ve even got my beanshooter by now. When I ran off, I dropped it, too.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

I had a darn good beanshooter, and was such a good shot I could almost drive nails with it.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

I dropped my beanshooter and let out a squall that didn’t even sound like me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

I loaded my beanshooter and pulled the rubbers back as far as I could.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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