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zip gun

/ˈzɪp ɡʌn/

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/ˈzɪp ɡʌn/C1informalamericantechnical
  • ruПримитивное самодельное огнестрельное оружие, обычно импровизированное из подручных материалов, таких как металлическая трубка и ударно-спусковой механизм, часто ассоциирующееся с незаконным использованием.

A crude, homemade firearm, typically improvised from common materials like a metal pipe and a firing mechanism, often associated with illegal use.

  1. Improvised firearmC1formalamerican

    A homemade or improvised gun, typically made from common materials like a metal tube and a firing mechanism.

    ruСамодельное огнестрельное оружие

    • The police confiscated a zip gun during the arrest.
    • He built a crude zip gun from a pipe and a spring.
    • Zip guns are often associated with juvenile delinquency.