Zip Gun (Noun)
Meaning
A crude homemade pistol.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Police found a crude zip gun on the suspect, made from a length of metal pipe and a rubber band.
- After the prison break, authorities discovered a zip gun had been constructed by the escapees using stolen materials.
- The convicted felon was known to have created several zip guns during his time in prison.
- As he rummaged through the suspect's jacket, the officer stumbled upon a crudely made zip gun.
- Local gangs were seen using zip guns due to lack of access to more sophisticated firearms.