squirt gun

Thân thiện

A child aims a bright green squirt gun at a target in the backyard.

Definition

Noun: A squirt gun is a toy pistol designed to shoot a stream of water. It is used for play, typically outdoors.

Usage

The term "squirt gun" is used to refer to the toy itself. It is a common item for water fights and playful activities, especially in warm weather. - The children filled their squirt guns before starting the water battle. - He pointed his squirt gun at his friend and pulled the trigger.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a squirt gun fight": to engage in a playful battle using these toys.
  • The kids decided to have a squirt gun fight in the backyard.

Variants and Related Words

• Water pistol: A synonym for "squirt gun." The terms are often used interchangeably.
  • He bought a new water pistol for the summer.

Synonyms

• Water gun
• Water pistol
• Water shooter

Học thuật

Noun

1. plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• water pistol
• water gun
• squirter