What is another word for airgun?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɡʌn] (IPA) 
Airguns are versatile weapons that use compressed air to propel pellets or BBs. They are often used for recreational activities such as hunting, target practice, or plinking. There are numerous synonyms used for airguns, including pellet gun, air rifle, BB gun, and air pistol. Each name is used to describe a different type of airgun, with the term air rifle generally referring to larger caliber models intended for hunting or precision shooting, while pellet gun can refer to any air-powered weapon that fires pellets. Air pistol is used to describe smaller calibers, which include CO2 powered pistols, while BB gun is often used to describe the smaller, lower-powered airguns intended for youth and beginner shooters.
