1. gun - noun
· a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Hypernym(s): weapon, arm, weapon_system
2. gun - noun
· large but transportable armament
Synonym(s): artillery, heavy_weapon, ordnance
Hypernym(s): armament
3. gun - noun
· a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
Synonym(s): gunman
4. gun - noun
· a professional killer who uses a gun
Synonym(s): gunman, gunslinger, hired_gun, gun_for_hire, triggerman, hit_man, hitman, torpedo, shooter
Hypernym(s): murderer, liquidator, manslayer
5. gun - noun
· a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
Synonym(s): grease_gun
Hypernym(s): pump
6. gun - noun
· a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
Synonym(s): accelerator, accelerator_pedal, gas_pedal, gas, throttle
Hypernym(s): pedal, treadle, foot_pedal, foot_lever
7. gun - noun
· the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun"; "a twenty gun salute"
Hypernym(s): discharge, firing, firing_off
8. gun - verb
· shoot with a gun
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