peashooter

pea·shoot·er

[pee-shoo-ter]
noun
a tube through which dried peas, beans, or small pellets are blown, used as a toy.
Also called beanshooter.


Origin:
1860–65; pea1 + shooter

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peashooter (ˈpiːˌʃuːtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a tube through which pellets such as dried peas are blown, used as a toy weapon

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