Weapon that delivers a shock (5)

I believe the answer is:

taser

(Other definitions for taser that I've seen before include "Electrical weapon" , "Weapon used to deliver a temporarily paralysing electric shock" , "Shocking weapon" , "The weapon delivers a temporary paralysing electric shock" , "Gun firing electrified barbs" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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