GUN
Scrabble letter values: G2U1N1 = 4
Definition
- verb shoot with a gun.
- noun a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel).
- noun large but transportable armament. — synonyms: artillery, heavy_weapon, ordnance
- noun a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability). — synonyms: gunman
- noun a professional killer who uses a gun. — synonyms: gunman, gunslinger, hired_gun, gun_for_hire, triggerman, hit_man, hitman, torpedo
- noun a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol. — synonyms: grease_gun
- noun a pedal that controls the throttle valve. — synonyms: accelerator, accelerator_pedal, gas_pedal, gas, throttle
- noun the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies.
Examples
- “forces grease into parts of a machine”
- “he stepped on the gas”
- “two runners started before the gun”