Flash-ball

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of handgun that fires projectiles of rubber or similar material, used mainly by law enforcement officers for riot control.
  2. 2
    The projectile fired from this gun.

    "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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defense ball launcherrubber bullet

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"French security forces fired tear gas and flash-balls after a march through picturesque central Paris went from peaceful to provocative."

Etymology

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

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