flashgun

noun — 2 senses

flashgun

noun

Etymology From flash + gun.

1

Arts, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Photography An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb.

2

Arts, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Photography Any similar unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography.

Synonyms
flashlight

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