Gun: meaning, definitions and examples
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gun
[ ษกสn ]
weapon
A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
Synonyms
firearm, pistol, revolver, rifle
Examples of usage
- The police officer drew his gun to defend himself.
- The criminal pointed the gun at the cashier and demanded money.
- She learned how to shoot a gun at the shooting range.
- The hunter always carries his gun when he goes hunting.
- The soldier loaded his gun before going into battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "gun" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arma de fogo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฆเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Waffe
๐ฎ๐ฉ senjata
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะผะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ broล
๐ฏ๐ต ้
๐ซ๐ท arme ร feu
๐ช๐ธ arma de fuego
๐น๐ท silah
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฏููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zbraล
๐ธ๐ฐ zbraล
๐จ๐ณ ๆช
๐ธ๐ฎ piลกtola
๐ฎ๐ธ byssa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ silah
๐ฒ๐ฝ arma de fuego
Word origin
The word 'gun' originated from the Old Norse word 'gunn' which means war. The use of guns dates back to the 14th century when they were first invented. Over the centuries, guns have evolved from simple firearms to more advanced and sophisticated weapons. Guns have played a significant role in warfare, hunting, and self-defense throughout history.
See also: gunfighter, gunfire, gunman, gunpowder, guns, gunshot, gunshots, gunslinger.