Pepper Spray (Noun)
Meaning
A nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The police officer carried pepper spray on her utility belt as a precaution against potential threats.
- Concerned about safety while hiking, the group leader packed bear pepper spray in her backpack.
- Some cities have banned the use of pepper spray by ordinary citizens for self-defense.
- The instructor demonstrated the proper use of pepper spray during the self-defense class.
- During the violent protest, several people were hit with pepper spray by the law enforcement officers.