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a toy gun using caps to imitate the sound of a real pistol. Also called cap gun.[1915-20, Amer.]
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cap pistol — noun Etymology: cap (I) (explosive) : a toy pistol that fires caps * * * a toy gun using caps to imitate the sound of a real pistol. Also called cap gun. [1915 20, Amer.] * * * cap pistol noun A toy gun using a percussion cap • • • … Useful english dictionary
Cap gun — A cap gun or cap pistol is a toy gun that creates a loud sound akin to a gunshot and a puff of smoke when the trigger is pulled. Cap guns were originally made of cast iron, but after World War II were made of zinc alloy, and most newer models are … Wikipedia
cap — cap1 [ kæp ] noun count ** ▸ 1 soft hat ▸ 2 lid/covering ▸ 3 top part ▸ 4 limit on money ▸ 5 artificial tooth cover ▸ 6 explosive in toy gun ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a soft hat with a stiff part called a bill or visor that comes out over your eyes: a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cap gun — noun Etymology: cap (I) (explosive) : cap pistol * * * cap gun, a toy gun that shoots caps … Useful english dictionary
cap gun. — See cap pistol. [1930 35, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
cap gun. — See cap pistol. [1930 35, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
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cap — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English cappe, from Old English cæppe, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak Date: before 12th century 1. a. a head covering especially with a visor and no brim b. a distinctive head… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Nichols cap guns — Though there were many famous cap gun companies like George Schmidt, Hubley, Kenton, Kilgore, Wyandotte, and others, one of the enduring companies which attracts a lot of toy collectors was the toy cap gun company in Texas, Nichols Industries… … Wikipedia
Remington Rider Single Shot Pistol — The Remington Rider Single Shot Derringer Parlor Pistol was made by E. Remington and Sons between 1860 and 1863. Two hundred were produced.DescriptionIt is a .17 (4.3 mm) caliber pistol, featuring a three inch (7.6 cm) brass barrel, a two piece… … Wikipedia
