phaser

noun

1. An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
2. Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).

   “Captain James Kirk: "Set your phaser on one quarter. I'll leave mine on stun."”

   “His oddly reserved nature stands out [...]. Whyte sets his phaser on stun, not kill.”

   “A Bajoran rushed past with an armful of phaser rifles, another with a box of hand phasers.”

   “Giolitti's Gold Key art is widely admired, [...] and this is a terrific opportunity to pick up a page—set your phasers on bid.”

   “I said, "Set phasers on be-a-bastard."”

3. A phase modulator
4. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of PHASR.

verb

1. (transitive)To shoot with a phaser weapon.