zip gun

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A crude homemade pistol: A "zip gun" is an improvised firearm, typically constructed from readily available materials not originally intended for use as a weapon. It is often characterized by its lack of precision, reliability, and safety features found in manufactured firearms.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The police found a dangerous zip gun during the raid.
    • He was arrested for possessing a zip gun made from a metal pipe and a rubber band.
    • Constructing a zip gun is illegal and extremely hazardous.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in legal and law enforcement contexts to describe illicit, non-factory-made weapons.
  • It can imply a weapon of last resort or one associated with criminal activity due to its untraceable nature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Improvised firearm (n): A more formal or technical term for a homemade gun.
  • Homemade weapon (n): A broader category that includes zip guns and other non-standard arms.
Synonyms
  • Improvised pistol
  • Homemade firearm
  • Crude pistol
Related Phrases
  • To assemble a zip gun: The act of putting together the components to create the weapon.
    • The suspect was charged with attempting to assemble a zip gun.
Noun
  1. a crude homemade pistol