flash-ball
nounEtymology From the trademark Flash-ball, from flash + ball.
1
A form of handgun that fires projectiles of rubber or similar material, used mainly by law enforcement officers for riot control.
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.2019 January 5, “France: Year’s 1st yellow vest event brings tear gas, fires”, in AP: