Taser

American  

[tey-zer] / ˈteɪ zər /

Trademark.

1. Often TASER a brand name for a gunlike device that uses propelled wires or direct contact to electrically stun and incapacitate a person temporarily.

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Taser British  

/ ˈteɪzə /

noun

1. a weapon that fires electrical probes that give an electric shock, causing temporary paralysis

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verb

1. (tr) to stun (someone) with a taser

Usage

What is a Taser? A Taser is an electric weapon that stuns its human or animal target by direct contact or with wired barbs that are shot from the device.The word Taser is a trademark for a brand, but in common usage it is used to refer to any such device and is often used as a synonym for stun gun. When used this way, it’s usually not capitalized (taser). Sometimes, though, it’s spelled in all capitals (TASER).Tasers are typically associated with their use by police. Civilians have also adopted such weapons for self-defense.

Example Sentences

Sanchez was unable to use his less lethal Taser because its battery had been drained.

From Los Angeles Times

His partner also hadn’t tested his Taser’s capability in months.

From Los Angeles Times

Would they have to get shot with a taser if they’d already qualified?

From Slate

The firelight glints on the cop’s belt, and my eyes focus on the silver handcuffs, the yellow Taser, the black outline of his gun.

From Literature

“You are starting to see drones as synonymous as a Taser or a patrol car,” said Brandon Karr, public information officer for the Law Enforcement Drone Association.

From The Wall Street Journal