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radar gun

noun

Definition of radar gun

: a handheld device that uses radar to measure the speed of a moving object

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Hanley, 68, and Nishan Darakdjian, 73, pointed radar guns at cars descending a hill. — Los Angeles Times, "Want to patrol your neighborhood and go on stakeouts? The LAPD needs 5,000 volunteers," 26 July 2019 The tribute looped from Angels pitcher ’s hand at an undetermined speed, slow enough to avoid detection from the Minute Maid Park radar gun, but distinct enough to leave no doubt. — Andy Mccullough, latimes.com, "Andrew Heaney pays tribute to Tyler Skaggs in Angels’ loss to Astros," 6 July 2019

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First Known Use of radar gun

1977, in the meaning defined above

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radar gun

noun

English Language Learners Definition of radar gun

: a small device that uses radar to measure the speed of a moving object (such as a car or a ball)

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