ray gun

noun

a gun that can fire bursts of usually destructive or lethal rays:
a science fiction novel whose hero has a ray gun made of gold.
a child's futuristic toy gun that emits sparks, whirring noises, etc.

ray gun

Origin of ray gun¹

First recorded in 1930–35

He opened his eyes on a confused riot, saw Jim crouched, flashing ray-gun in hand.

He began to toy with his ray gun, half interested in seeing if there were any sparks left in it.

The guns were something like the little boy's Captain Video ray gun, only larger.

The dazzling spout of a ray-gun shot past them, spattering against the wall in a shower of stars, and they had reached the exit.

Sherman pulled with her, and at that moment another ray-gun flash struck it, just over their heads.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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