Gun — synonyms, definition

1. gun (Noun)

18 synonyms
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7 definitions

gun (Noun) — A weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel).

gun (Noun) — Large but transportable armament.

gun (Noun) — A person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability).

gun (Noun) — A professional killer who uses a gun.

gun (Noun) — A hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine.

gun (Noun) — A pedal that controls the throttle valve.

gun (Noun) — (military) the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies. ex. "two runners started before the gun" ex. "a twenty gun salute"

17 types of
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24 types
Quaker gun ack-ack ack-ack gun air gun air rifle airgun antiaircraft antiaircraft gun breechloader cannon field artillery field gun firearm flack flak four-pounder gas gun minute gun piece pom-pom • • •
27 parts
action action mechanism barrel cartridge clip cartridge ejector cartridge extractor cartridge holder cartridge remover clip ejector extractor firing chamber firing mechanism gun barrel gun chamber gun muzzle gun trigger gun-sight gunlock gunsight • • •
9 parts of
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2. gun (Verb)

3 definitions

gun (Verb) — Shoot with a gun.

gun (Verb) — Offer vigorous support to a person or cause.

gun (Verb) — Attack someone, try to cause someone's downfall.

2 types of
blast shoot
1 type
machine gun
1 see also
gun down