English dictionary
gun
nounPronunciation
ɡʌn
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
noun
- a pedal that controls the throttle valve
noun
- large but transportable armament
noun
- a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
noun
- a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
noun
- a professional killer who uses a gun
noun
- a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
verb
- shoot with a gun
Example sentences
two runners started before the gun
a twenty gun salute
he stepped on the gas