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gun

UK
/ɡʌn/
US
/ɡʌn/

Translations

gunnoun
guns
pl
UK
/ɡʌn/
US
/ɡʌn/
The police confiscated the illegal gun.
Полиция конфисковала незаконное оружие.
He carried a gun for self-defense.
Он носил пистолет для самообороны.
The hunter cleaned his gun after the hunt.
Охотник почистил своё ружьё после охоты.
Additional translations
орудие
Synonyms
firearm
pistol
revolver
rifle
shotgun
weapon
piece
arm
ordnance
gunverb
gunned
Past Simple
gunned
Past Participle
gunning
Gerund
UK
/ɡʌn/
US
/ɡʌn/
He gunned down the target with precision.
Он с точностью застрелил цель.
She gunned the engine and sped away.
Она ускорила двигатель и умчалась прочь.
Additional translations
упоряться
Synonyms
let loose
blast
discharge
fire
shoot
gunadjective
UK
/ɡʌn/
US
/ɡʌn/
Attributive use before another noun, e.g. “gun control,” “gun violence.” Not normally gradable.

Definitions

gunnoun
A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a loud, sharp noise.
The soldier carried a gun as part of his standard equipment.
A device for discharging something under pressure, such as a grease gun or a nail gun.
The mechanic used a grease gun to lubricate the machinery.
A person who is an expert in shooting, especially with a rifle.
He was known as the best gun in the shooting competition.
A member of a gang who is responsible for carrying out shootings.
The gang's gun was arrested after a series of violent incidents.
gunverb
To shoot with a gun.
The hunter gunned the deer from a distance.
To accelerate a vehicle quickly by pressing the accelerator pedal.
He gunned the engine and sped down the highway.
gunadjective
Relating to or involving guns or firearms.
Gun violence has been increasing in urban areas.
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