gun
Plural
guns
1
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
- The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
- The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
- The security guard kept a loaded gun in a secure holster while on duty.
- The detective carefully examined the gun found at the crime scene for fingerprints.
- Shotguns are effective close-range guns for home defense.
2
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
- He pressed the gun to accelerate the boat.
- The gun responded instantly to pressure changes from the driver's foot.
- Tractor drivers control speed using the gun on the footboard.
- The engine revved when the gun was pressed fully.
- Racing cars require precise control of the gun for optimal performance.
3
a large weapon or piece of artillery, often transportable and used in military operations
- The soldiers positioned the gun on the hillside for strategic advantage.
- The museum displayed a 19th-century field gun.
- The crew moved the gun into place using a wheeled carriage.
- Coastal defenses relied on large guns to protect the harbor.
- He cleaned the gun before storing it in the armory.
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4
the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute in military or ceremonial contexts
- The cannon's gun echoed across the battlefield as a salute.
- Soldiers gave a gun for the queen's arrival.
- The general ordered a gun to commemorate the victory.
- The gun was used to signal the end of the day at the fort.
5
a hand-operated device shaped like a pistol that injects grease or lubricant into machinery
- The mechanic used a grease gun to lubricate the bearings.
- A small gun delivered oil to hard-to-reach engine parts.
- The grease gun ensured even lubrication across all joints.
- Using the gun prevented excess grease from spilling.
- He carried a gun in his tool kit for maintaining the conveyor.
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a professional assassin who works with a firearm
- The mob hired a gun to eliminate their rival.
- He earned a reputation as a cold, efficient gun for hire.
- The detective traced the murder back to a contract gun.
- In crime novels, the gun often works anonymously for cash.
- The boss sent his best gun to handle the problem.
7
a person who shoots a firearm, especially in reference to their skill
- He's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
- The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
- Hunters respect him as a reliable gun in the field.
- The team's top gun scored the highest in marksmanship tests.
- She's a natural gun with excellent aim and control.
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(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
- He's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
- He's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
- Her guns are on another level after months of lifting.
- Dude's guns are so big, his sleeves can barely stretch.
- Curling every day is the secret to building serious guns.