gun

Definitions

1. noun

   A weapon that shoots bullets or other objects.

   Examples

   • The hunter quietly raised his gun at the deer.
   • It is against the law to carry a gun here.
2. noun

   A small weapon held in one hand, such as a pistol.

   Examples

   • He kept a small handgun locked in the drawer.
   • The officer drew her pistol before entering the building.
3. noun

   A long gun held at the shoulder, such as a rifle.

   Examples

   • The rifle was too long to carry through the thick bushes.
   • He cleaned his shotgun before the hunting season.
4. noun

   A large military gun with a long barrel.

   Examples

   • The battleship's guns could fire over a long distance.
   • Naval guns of this era were very accurate.
5. noun

   A big gun with a wide barrel, used by armies and ships.

   Examples

   • The coastal fort had several large guns.
   • The old fort still shows its original naval guns.
6. noun

   A gun fired as a signal or to mark an event.

   Examples

   • The gun fired at noon to mark the start of the race.
   • A gun was fired to signal the ship's departure.
7. noun

   Any tool that shoots something out of a tube.

   Examples

   • The boy played with a toy pellet gun.
   • The air gun shot a small pellet.
8. noun

   A tool that sprays or squirts a liquid.

   Examples

   • The children played with a squirt gun.
   • He painted the wall with a spray gun.
9. noun

   A tool that fixes or fastens things in place.

   Examples

   • The worker used a rivet gun on the metal sheet.
   • He used a screw gun to build the deck.
10. noun

    A long surfboard for riding very big waves.

    Examples

    • He paddled out on his gun to catch the huge wave.
    • Big wave surfers use a gun for balance at high speed.