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peashooter

American  
[pee-shoo-ter] / ˈpiˌʃu tər /

noun

  1. a tube through which dried peas, pea, beans, or small pellets are blown, used as a toy.

peashooter British  
/ ˈpiːˌʃuːtə /

noun

  1. a tube through which pellets such as dried peas are blown, used as a toy weapon

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Etymology

Origin of peashooter

First recorded in 1860–65; pea 1 + shooter

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