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Taser

Description:

A Taser is a device that incapacitates a person temporarily by delivering an electric shock. It is commonly used by law enforcement as a non-lethal alternative to firearms. Tasers work by shooting two pronged darts attached to wires that transmit electric pulses to disrupt the body's neuromuscular system.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A brand of electroshock weapon used for incapacitating people.

e.g. The police officer discharged his Taser to subdue the suspect.

Sense 2 - Verb:

To use a Taser to incapacitate someone.

e.g. The security guard threatened to Taser the trespasser if he didn't leave the premises.

Local Usage:

In some specific regions, "taser" may also be used as a verb to describe forcefully stopping someone or something.

e.g. The team had to taser their opponents' offensive tactics to secure a victory in the match.