Gun Definition & Meaning

gun
noun
  1. a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
  2. large but transportable armament
  3. a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
  4. a professional killer who uses a gun
  5. a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine
  6. a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
  7. 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
  1. shoot with a gun

Synonyms for gun

accelerator noun

a pedal that controls the throttle valve

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artillery noun

large but transportable armament an army unit that uses big guns a means of persuading or arguing

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gas noun

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

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gunman noun

a professional killer who uses a gun a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

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gunslinger noun

a professional killer who uses a gun

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ordnance noun

military supplies large but transportable armament

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shooter noun

a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to

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throttle noun

a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine a pedal that controls the throttle valve

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torpedo noun

a professional killer who uses a gun a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats

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"Gun" in song lyrics

See how gun is used in real songs:

  • "Dust making me numb, polish a brand new gun"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It
  • "The art'll feed you Running Horse, I'm top gun"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lounge Lo, Polite, Shawn Wigs — Back on the Grind
  • "And that chains over here, I'm just still bustin' my gun"
    1st Infantry f/ Havoc, Twin Gambino — The Midnight Creep

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Frequently asked questions

What does gun mean?
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) large but transportable armament a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) a professional killer who uses a gun a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun
What part of speech is gun?
Gun is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does gun have?
Gun has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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