flaregun

Emergency light shooter

A flaregun is a handheld device that fires bright pyrotechnic projectiles into the sky, used primarily for signaling distress or location in emergencies at sea or in remote areas.

The flare produces intense light visible from great distances, helping rescuers locate those in need.

Flareguns may also be used for illumination or to scare off wildlife.

In video games, flareguns often appear as signaling tools or improvised weapons.

distress

SOS

Morse distress code

survival · stranded · castaway · shipwreck · marooned · lifeboat · adrift · evacuate · crisis · lifeline

signal

beacon

Guiding light source

notify · smoke-signal · location · sighting · communication · aerial · tracer · pyrotechnic · launch · arc

illumination

bright

Emitting or reflecting light

blinding · incandescent · phosphorescent · glowing · burning · flash · burst · red · orange · smoke

maritime

nautical

Of ships and sailing

  • vesselReceptacle for contents
  • shipSeagoing transport vessel
  • boatWatercraft for travel

yacht · sea · ocean · maritime · coast · harbor · deck · captain · crew · lifeboat

Opposites
purpose/intent

flaregunweapon

Instrument for inflicting harm

firearm · handgun · pistol · assault rifle · sidearm

visibility/concealment

flaregunsilencer

Sound-dampening gun attachment

suppressor · signal jammer · camouflage · radio silence · concealment

emergency function

flareguncamouflage netting

Mesh for visual concealment

ghillie suit · smoke grenade · hiding spot · escape hatch

Family

gun, flare, firearm, flares, flared, flaring, gunnery

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG