flash-ball

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English

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Etymology

From the trademark Flash-ball, from flash +‎ ball.

Noun

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flash-ball (plural flash-balls)

  1. A form of handgun that fires projectiles of rubber or similar material, used mainly by law enforcement officers for riot control.
    Synonym: defense ball launcher
    Hypernym: riot gun
  2. The projectile fired from this gun.
    Synonym: rubber bullet
    • 2019 January 5, “France: Year’s 1st yellow vest event brings tear gas, fires”, in AP:
      French security forces fired tear gas and flash-balls after a march through picturesque central Paris went from peaceful to provocative.

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French

Noun

flash-ball m (plural flash-balls)

  1. flash-ball