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Definition gun in British English

gun noun

[countable] noun
/ɡʌn/
1

a weapon that shoots bullets, for example a pistol or a rifle. You load a gun with ammunition and pull the trigger to use it

Example

a gang armed with machine guns

Example

'Move!' said Cardiff, waving the gun at them.

Example

She found herself looking down the barrel of a gun.

Example

Their police officers all carry guns.

Example

He spun around at the noise, drawing his gun.

Example

He pointed the gun directly at me.

Example

Suddenly the officer pulled a gun on them.

Example

She was learning how to fire a gun.

Example

A police gun went off accidentally during a search of his home.

Example

He was shot dead in a gun battle with police.

Synonyms and related words
.45 air gun air rifle
Example

Enemy guns fired a shell every two or three minutes.

Example

Our troops came under prolonged bombardment by heavy guns.

Synonyms and related words
.45 air gun air rifle
2

someone who is carrying a gun

Synonyms and related words
archer bomber gun
Synonyms and related words
.45 air gun air rifle
4

a tool used for forcing something out of its container using a lot of pressure

Example

a paint/glue/staple gun

Synonyms and related words
adjustable spanner Allen key applicator
Definition gun in British English

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