raygun
Retro space weapon
A raygun is a fictional weapon that fires beams of energy rather than projectiles—a staple of science fiction from pulp magazines through *Star Trek* and beyond.
The term evokes retro-futuristic aesthetics: bulbous chrome devices wielded by Flash Gordon or space invaders.
The toy raygun made a satisfying zapping sound.
Real-world directed-energy weapons exist but aren't called rayguns.
Fictional beam weapon
- blasterEnergy-shooting firearm
- disintegratorDevice that breaks matter apart
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- zapperDevice that destroys pests
beam · pew · alien · extraterrestrial · spacecraft · galactic · nebula · hyperspace
Violent sudden disturbance
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
arc · stun · energize · vaporize · disintegrate · sizzle · crackle · burst
Concentrated light device
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- photonElectromagnetic radiation unit
- coherentLogically connected throughout
- emissionDischarged substance or act
wavelength · infrared · ultraviolet · pulse · blast · bolt · projectile · concentrated
Compact one-handed firearm
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
- triggerWhat initiates action
holster · aim · shoot · barrel · muzzle · target · range · marksmanship
Levitating vehicle concept
- jetpackBack-mounted flying apparatus
- androidMachine resembling a person
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- teleportationInstantaneous displacement across space
holodeck · cyberpunk · dystopia · utopia · megacity · interstellar · spacecraft · nanotechnology
phaser
Fictional beam weapon
- blasterEnergy-shooting firearm
- disintegratorDevice that breaks matter apart
- plasmaElectrified matter state
zapper · beam · pew · alien · extraterrestrial · spacecraft · galactic · nebula · hyperspace · warp
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
discharge · arc · stun · energize · vaporize · disintegrate · sizzle · crackle · burst · flash
laser
Concentrated light device
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- photonElectromagnetic radiation unit
- coherentLogically connected throughout
emission · wavelength · infrared · ultraviolet · pulse · blast · bolt · projectile · concentrated · focused
pistol
Compact one-handed firearm
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
trigger · holster · aim · shoot · barrel · muzzle · target · range · marksmanship · safety
hovercar
Levitating vehicle concept
- jetpackBack-mounted flying apparatus
- androidMachine resembling a person
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
teleportation · holodeck · cyberpunk · dystopia · utopia · megacity · interstellar · spacecraft · nanotechnology · singularity
- retrofuturismjetpacks, rocket ships, space helmets, bubble helmets, flying saucers
- Steampunkgears, cogs, brass goggles, airship, dirigible