Phaser vs. Taser — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Phaser and Taser
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Phaser
(music) An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
Taser
A taser is an electroshock weapon used to incapacitate targets via shocks that temporarily impair the target's physical function to a level that allows them to be approached and handled in an unresisting and thus safe manner. It is sold by Axon, formerly TASER International.
Phaser
(science fiction) Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).
Taser
A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.
Phaser
A phase modulator
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Taser
(by extension) Any electroshock stun gun.
Phaser
Alternative form of PHASR
Taser
To shock a person, thing, individual, or animal with a handheld device with the electric shock that it delivers; to stun with a stun gun.
Phaser
To shoot with a phaser weapon.
Taser
(figuratively) To strike verbally or gesturally with ill intents.
As I spoke too loudly during the solemn church service, my husband shot me a glance that emotionally tasered me to the point of silence until we returned home 2 hours later.
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