gun
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- pronunciation:
- guhn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a weapon with a tube made of metal from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are fired. Guns include pistols, rifles, and cannons.
- similar words:
- firearm, heater, machine gun, piece, pistol, revolver, rifle
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| definition 2: |
a tool that shoots small objects or liquids out through a tube or nozzle.
We used a spray gun to paint the house.The carpenter's work went faster when he used a nail gun. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
guns, gunning, gunned |
| definition: |
to shoot using a rifle or gun (often followed by "down").
The police gunned down the fugitive.- synonyms:
- discharge, fire, shoot
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