English Explanatory Dictionary

flash-ball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A form of handgun that fires projectiles of rubber or similar material, used mainly by law enforcement officers for riot control.
The projectile fired from this gun.

Word forms

flash-ball flash-balls flashball

Etymology

From the trademark Flash-ball, from flash + ball.

Synonyms

defense ball launcher rubber bullet

Translations

Finnish: kumikuula-ase French: lanceur de balle de défense German: Hartgummi-Werfer German: Hartgummigeschoss-Werfer

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