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taser

/ˈtɛizer/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

taser, stun gun

  • An electroshock weapon used to incapacitate a person temporarily.

In a sentence

Gli agenti hanno ricevuto l'autorizzazione a usare il taser.

The officers received authorization to use the taser.

Perché la polizia ha introdotto il taser nelle pattuglie?

Why did the police introduce the taser to patrols?

Non tutti i vigili urbani sono dotati di taser.

Not all local police officers are equipped with tasers.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
tasermasculine · singular
tasermasculine · plural
tasermasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable loanword from English; its plural form remains 'taser'.
  • Takes masculine articles: 'il taser', 'i taser'.

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