gun
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,793 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,106 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
- large but transportable armament also: artillery, heavy weapon, ordnance
- a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) also: gunman
- a professional killer who uses a gun also: gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man
- a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine also: grease gun
- a pedal that controls the throttle valve also: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle he stepped on the gas
verb
- shoot with a gun
gun in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I made a move with my gun.
The Treasure-Train · Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve · Chapter 1
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Not from any predatory instinct, but to save appearances, I took a gun.
In the Wilderness · Charles Dudley Warner · Chapter 1
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In an instant the sportsman let fall his gun, and Sugarlips ran affrighted towards the stile.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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So he took leave of his parents, slung his hunting knapsack and his gun round him, and journeyed into the world.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Went out with my gun and dog, shot a wild cat with a soft skin, but her flesh was good for nothing.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1