Meaning & Definition of Gun in English
English⟶
Gun
/gən/
noun
1. A weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
synonym:
- gun
2. Large but transportable armament
synonym:
- artillery,
- heavy weapon,
- gun,
- ordnance
3. A person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
synonym:
- gunman,
- gun
4. A professional killer who uses a gun
synonym:
- gunman,
- gunslinger,
- hired gun,
- gun,
- gun for hire,
- triggerman,
- hit man,
- hitman,
- torpedo,
- shooter
5. A hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver
- Forces grease into parts of a machine
synonym:
- grease-gun,
- gun
6. A pedal that controls the throttle valve
- "He stepped on the gas"
synonym:
- accelerator,
- accelerator pedal,
- gas pedal,
- gas,
- throttle,
- gun
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"
synonym:
- gun
verb
1. Shoot with a gun
synonym:
- gun
Examples of using
Tom put a gun to Mary's head and pulled the trigger.
Tom reached for his gun.
Put the gun down.