gun

/ɡˈʌn/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
large but transportable armament
a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
a professional killer who uses a gun
a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
“he stepped on the gas”
the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
“two runners started before the gun”

verb

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