What does "pellet gun" mean?

A small gun that propels a pellet by using a compressed spring, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means.

What is a synonym for "pellet gun"?

Common synonyms include: airgun, shooter.

noun

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Noun

1
A small gun that propels a pellet by using a compressed spring, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means.
2
A low-power air pistol.
"Near-synonyms: air gun, air rifle, BB gun"

"Near-synonyms: air gun, air rifle, BB gun"