Taser is a brand name of an electroshock weapon. It fires two small dart-like electrodes,  delivering an electric current to cause the recipient neuromuscular incapacitation.

A person hit by a Taser may experience pain, over-stimulation of sensory and motor nerves and intense, involuntary muscle contractions.

For more information, visit the Axon website (the company that sells Tasers) here.

Translations

Spanish – Since Taser is a brand name, it can be left as is. Alternatively, arma de electrochoque or pistola paralizante can be used.

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A loop at the end of a rope, featuring a knot that tightens when weight is added. Can be used to commit suicide by hanging.

Translation

Spanish – nudo corredizo

Many thanks to our colleague, Santiago Paez for sharing!

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A band of metal with four holes that fits over the upper fingers and is gripped when a fist is made, used as a weapon.

(from thefreedictionary.com)

Possible Translations

Spanish: manopla, puño de hierro

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