water pistol
Definition
Noun: A water pistol is a toy gun designed to shoot a stream of water. It is typically used for play, especially in water fights.
Usage
The term "water pistol" is used to describe the specific toy. It functions as a countable noun.
Examples
- The children had a water fight using their new water pistols.
- He filled his water pistol from the garden hose.
- A water pistol is a popular summer toy.
Advanced Usage
- "to be armed with a water pistol": To be equipped with a water pistol, often used humorously to suggest a non-serious threat.
- The toddler confronted the dog, armed only with a water pistol.
Variants and Related Words
- Water gun (n): A synonym for water pistol, though it can sometimes refer to larger, more powerful toy water shooters.
- Squirt gun (n): Another common synonym for a water pistol.
Synonyms
- Toy pistol
- Water shooter
- Water blaster (often for larger models)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "All talk and no action, like a water pistol": A humorous, non-standard phrase implying a threat that is harmless or ineffective, drawing a comparison to the toy's nature.
- His complaints are like a water pistol—lots of noise but no real impact.
Noun
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plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water
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