Gun: meaning, definitions and examples

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gun

 

[ ษกสŒn ]

Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arma de fogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆเฅ‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waffe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senjata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะผะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ broล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arme ร  feu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arma de fuego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุฏู‚ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbraลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbraลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกtola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ byssa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arma de fuego

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,596, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.