gun

noun
UK: /ɡʌn/
US: /ɡʌn/

  1. A weapon that shoots bullets or other projectiles.

    1. He pointed the gun at the target for aiming practice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police found a gun at the crime scene during their investigation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device that sends out a stream of something.

    1. She used a glue gun to fix the broken toy quickly and easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic used an air gun to remove the car's stubborn tire lug nuts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

firearm pistol revolver accelerate
gun verb

  1. To shoot someone with a gun.

    1. The robber threatened to gun him down if he resisted. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gangsters were planning to gun down their rivals in the alley. [ ] [ ]

  2. To increase speed, especially in a vehicle.

    1. He gunned the engine and sped away from the traffic light. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gunned the motorboat across the lake, creating a large wake. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gun" in English means: A weapon that shoots bullets or other projectiles., A device that sends out a stream of something..

The phonetic transcription of "gun" is /ɡʌn/ in British English and /ɡʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gun": firearm, pistol, revolver, accelerate.

Example usage of "gun": "He pointed the gun at the target for aiming practice.". More examples on the page.