gun

UK
/ɡʌn/
US
/ɡʌn/

Traductions

gunnoun
guns
pl
UK
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US
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tireur d'élite
He was known as the best gun in the shooting competition.
Il était connu comme le meilleur tireur d'élite de la compétition de tir.
pistoletAppareil servant à projeter une substance sous pression.
The mechanic used a grease gun to lubricate the machinery.
Le mécanicien a utilisé un pistolet pour lubrifier la machine.
arme à feu
The soldier carried a gun as part of his standard equipment.
Le soldat portait une arme à feu dans son équipement standard.
Traductions supplémentaires
tireurSens argotique, pour un membre chargé des fusillades.
pistoletArme à feu de poing.
gunverb
gunned
Past Simple
gunned
Past Participle
gunning
Gerund
UK
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US
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tirerAvec une arme à feu.
The hunter gunned the deer from a distance.
Le chasseur a tiré sur le cerf à distance.
accélérerPour un véhicule, en appuyant brusquement sur l'accélérateur.
He gunned the engine and sped down the highway.
Il a accéléré brusquement et a filé sur l'autoroute.
Synonymes
gunadjective
UK
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US
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Attributive use before another noun, e.g. “gun control,” “gun violence.” Not normally gradable.
à feuEmployé dans des composés et des tournures liées aux armes à feu.
Gun violence has been increasing in urban areas.
La violence à feu a augmenté dans les zones urbaines.

Définitions

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.