Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Persian (Farsi) term or phrase:
زورگیری با شوکر
English translation:
assailant with taser/stun gun
Persian (Farsi) term
زورگیری با شوکر
Please see this article:
http://www.khabaronline.ir/news-126815.aspx
Best wishes, and many thanks,
Simon
Jun 5, 2011 06:10: Mohammad Reza Razaghi changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
PRO (3): Farzad Akmali, Edward Plaisance Jr, Mohammad Reza Razaghi
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Proposed translations
assailant with taser/stun gun
Apparently these are available now in Iran.
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Note added at 1 day5 hrs (2011-06-05 15:13:47 GMT)
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I forgot to mention that "mugger" is OK, but somewhat informal.
a seizer with a shocker, seizing by a shocker
زورگیر means someone who takes something by force.
Mugging using (with the use of) an electronic dazer
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/thesaurus-category/british/Crimes-involving-theft-and-trespass
a mugger with a stun baton
زورگیر is a thief who attacks people in order to steal their money
شوکر: electric shock baton, stun baton, electric shock weapon
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