cork gun

Harmless play weapon

A cork gun is a toy gun that fires a cork projectile, typically attached to the barrel by a string so the cork can be retrieved and reloaded.

The cork is propelled by air compression when the trigger is pulled.

A staple of childhood play, especially in earlier generations: He got a cork gun at the carnival.

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trigger · pull the trigger · shoot · bang · snap · childhood · suction · suction cup · dart · nerf · plunger · aim · play · backyard · backyard fun · harmless · loud · surprise

Categories
Opposites
lethality/danger

cork gunfirearm

Projectile weapon using explosives

deadly weapon · handgun · pistol · rifle · assault rifle

projectile type

cork gunpellet gun

Pneumatic small-bore shooter

BB gun · air rifle · machine gun

seriousness/purpose

cork gunservice weapon

Issued firearm for officials

military firearm · hunting rifle

Family

cork, gun, corks, corked, corking, uncork, uncorked, uncorking, corkscrew

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G