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Meaning of gun in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡən/

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  1. Verb

    gun

    Definitions

    1. shoot with a gun
  2. Noun

    gun

    Etymology

    Middle English gunne, gonne, perhaps from a pet form of the Scandinavian name Gunnhildr, from gunnr + hildr, both meaning ‘war’

    Definitions

    1. a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
  3. 2. large but transportable armament
  4. 3. a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
  5. 4. a professional killer who uses a gun
  6. 5. a hand-operated pump that resembles a gun

    Examples

    • « forces grease into parts of a machine »
  7. 6. a pedal that controls the throttle valve

    Examples

    • « he stepped on the gas »
  8. 7. the discharge of a gun as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

    Examples

    • « a twenty gun salute »

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