gun

A2
Pronunciation
/ɡʌn/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon.

Example Sentences
  • Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults.
2 Definition

A device operated by a trigger and acting in a manner similar to a firearm.

Example Sentences
  • There are some guns that are not designed for killing.
3 Definition

A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).

4 Definition

A pattern that "fires" out other patterns.

5 Definition

(metonym) A person who carries or uses a rifle, shotgun or handgun.

6 Definition

(usually in the plural) The biceps.

7 Definition

(in the plural) Violent blasts of wind.

8 Definition

An expert.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

(with “down”) To shoot someone or something, usually with a firearm.

Example Sentences
  • He gunned down the hitmen.
2 Definition

To speed something up.

Example Sentences
  • He gunned the engine.
3 Definition

To offer vigorous support to a person or cause.

Example Sentences
  • He’s gunning for you.
4 Definition

To seek to attack someone; to take aim at someone.

Example Sentences
  • He's been gunning for you ever since you embarrassed him at the party.
5 Definition

To practice fowling or hunting small game; chiefly in participial form: to go gunning.

6 Definition

To masturbate while observing and visible to a corrections officer.

7 Definition

Nonstandard spelling of going to.

Example Sentences
  • I'm gun go get da gun from da closet.