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

The initial responding officer activated his taser, so that it created a warning noise.

From Los Angeles Times

The maker of Taser stun guns posted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that were well above expectations, which Axon said was down to it providing AI-driven services to law enforcement clients.

From Barron's

Axon Enterprise shares surged ahead of the bell Wednesday, after investors in the taser maker and software developer digested its success expanding into AI services for law enforcement clients.

From Barron's

Axon Enterprises stock jumped on Wednesday, as the maker of Taser stun guns said its efforts at providing artificial intelligence-driven services to law enforcement clients have led to bookings.

From MarketWatch

Taser, the biggest manufacturer of stun guns, insists their products are safe.

From Barron's