gun

/gˈʌn/

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Definitions

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