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Gun

noun
/ɡʌn/
Word Frequency: 23.4

Definitions

1.nounA device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon.
"Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults."
2.nounA device operated by a trigger and acting in a manner similar to a firearm.
"There are some guns that are not designed for killing."
3.nounA long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
4.nounA pattern that "fires" out other patterns.
5.noun(metonym) A person who carries or uses a rifle, shotgun or handgun.
6.noun(usually in the plural) The biceps.
7.noun(in the plural) Violent blasts of wind.
8.nounAn expert.
9.verb(with “down”) To shoot someone or something, usually with a firearm.
"He gunned down the hitmen."
10.verbTo speed something up.
"He gunned the engine."
11.verbTo offer vigorous support to a person or cause.
"He’s gunning for you."
12.verbTo seek to attack someone; to take aim at someone.
"He's been gunning for you ever since you embarrassed him at the party."
13.verbTo practice fowling or hunting small game; chiefly in participial form: to go gunning.
14.verbTo masturbate while observing and visible to a corrections officer.

Synonyms

shooterartilleryordnancegunslingergas pedalthrottlegunmangashit manacceleratorhired guntorpedo

Rhymes With

runshunstunonebon tonsundunfun
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