peashooter

[ pee-shoo-ter ]

noun

1. a tube through which dried peas, pea, beans, or small pellets are blown, used as a toy.

peashooter

/ ˈpiːˌʃuːtə /

noun

1. a tube through which pellets such as dried peas are blown, used as a toy weapon

Word History and Origins

Origin of peashooter¹

First recorded in 1860–65; pea ¹ + shooter

Example Sentences

Like as not it would have hurt him as much as a peashooter might.

From Project Gutenberg

He didn't use his peashooter going home, and spoke very little.

From Project Gutenberg

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