Definition of gun

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  • gun is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
  • gun is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
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Definition of gun

  • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. grease gun
  • large but transportable armament (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. artillery
    2. heavy weapon
    3. ordnance
  • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gunman
  • a pedal that controls the throttle valve (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. accelerator
    2. accelerator pedal
    3. gas
    4. gas pedal
    5. throttle
  • a professional killer who uses a gun (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gun for hire
    2. gunman
    3. gunslinger
    4. hired gun
    5. hit man
    6. hitman
    7. shooter
    8. torpedo
    9. triggerman
  • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) (noun)
  • shoot with a gun (verb)
  • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies (noun)

    Examples

    1. two runners started before the gun
    2. a twenty gun salute

See definition of gun in Merriam Webster