Definition of Gun

Noun: gun  gún

1. A weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
    
2. Large but transportable armament
   - artillery, heavy weapon, ordnance
    
3. A person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
   - gunman
    
4. A professional killer who uses a gun
   - gunman, gunslinger, hired 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
   - grease-gun
    
6. A pedal that controls the throttle valve
   - accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal [N. Amer], gas [N. Amer], throttle
    
7. (military) the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
   "two runners started before the gun"; "a twenty gun salute"

1. Shoot with a gun
    
2. Offer vigorous support to a person or cause
   - gun
    
3. Attack someone, try to cause someone's downfall

See also:
gumwoods
gunboat

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