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Meaning of the word gun in English

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gun

US /ɡʌn/
UK /ɡʌn/
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Noun

1.

a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force

Example:
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The police officer drew his gun.
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He was arrested for carrying a concealed gun.
Synonym:
firearmpistolriflerevolvershotgun
2.

a large cannon

Example:
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The warship was equipped with powerful naval guns.
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Artillery guns pounded the enemy positions.
Synonym:
cannonartillery piecehowitzer

Verb

1.

to shoot someone or something with a gun

Example:
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The hunter aimed and gunned down the deer.
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He threatened to gun them if they didn't comply.
Synonym:
shootfireblastkill
2.

to accelerate an engine or vehicle rapidly

Example:
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He gunned the engine and sped away.
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The driver gunned the car through the intersection.
Synonym:
acceleraterevspeed upthrottle
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