squirter
Definition
Noun: 1. A toy that ejects a stream of liquid: A plaything, often shaped like a pistol or gun, designed to shoot or spray a jet of water or other liquid for amusement.
Usage
The word "squirter" specifically refers to the toy itself. It is a common term for a water gun or water pistol, especially one that produces a focused stream.
Examples
- Noun:
- The children ran around the yard, laughing and shooting each other with their squirters.
- He filled up his squirter from the garden hose before starting the water fight.
Advanced Usage
- "Super Soaker": This is a famous brand name for a high-capacity, pressurized water squirter. While it is a specific brand, the name is sometimes used generically.
- He brought his Super Soaker to the party, which gave him a major advantage in the water battle.
Variants and Related Words
- Squirt (verb): To eject liquid in a thin, fast stream.
- The lemon squirted juice into my eye.
- Water gun / Water pistol (noun): Common synonyms for "squirter."
- Water blaster (noun): Another term for a larger, more powerful water squirter.
Synonyms
- Water pistol
- Water gun
- Water shooter
- Spray gun (toy)
Antonyms
- There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific object. Contextual opposites could be a towel (for drying) or a bucket (for pouring, not squirting).
Noun
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plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water
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