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tasers

/ˈteɪzərz/

Meanings
noun
A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.

Examples :

"The police officer carried two tasers on his belt, ready to use them if someone became violent. "
police technology weapon device electric machine action

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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delivering verb

/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/ /dəˈlɪvərɪŋ/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

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electroshock noun

/ɪˈlɛktroʊʃɑk/ /iˈlɛktroʊʃɑk/

(An) electric shock.

"Simple Sentence: "Touching the frayed wire gave him an electroshock, making his hand jump back." "

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immobilize verb

/ɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/ /ɪˈməʊbəˌlaɪz/

To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.

"It is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it."

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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handheld noun

/ˈhændˌhɛld/ /ˈhændhɛld/

A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.

"My son's new handheld video game console is small enough to fit comfortably in his hand. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."

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emotionally adverb

/iˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənli/

In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

"The student spoke emotionally about her disappointment in the test results. "

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."