gun
word
/ˈɡən/
GUHN
/ɡˈʌn/
GUN
Definition
A gun is a weapon that shoots bullets, used for defense, hunting, or in the military.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts related to weapons. Often collocates with types like 'handgun', 'rifle', or verbs like 'fire a gun'. Be careful not to confuse with 'gun' as a verb meaning 'to accelerate'. The word generally refers to firearms.
Spanish: arma de fuego - pistola - fusilPortuguese (BR): arma de fogo - pistola - riflePortuguese (PT): arma de fogo - pistola - espingardaChinese (Simplified): 枪 - 手枪 - 火枪Chinese (Traditional): 槍 - 手槍 - 火槍Hindi: बंदूक - राइफल - बंदूकArabic: مسدس - بندقية - سلاح ناريBengali: বন্দুকRussian: пистолет - ружьё - огнестрельное оружиеJapanese: 銃Vietnamese: súngKorean: 총Turkish: tabanca - silah (ateşli silah)Urdu: بندوقIndonesian: senjata api - pistol
Example Sentences
He carries a gun for protection.
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He bought a new hunting gun last week.
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Be careful not to point the gun at anyone.
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They heard the sound of a gun going off in the distance.
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He seems harmless, but he owns a gun.
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The police found a gun at the crime scene.
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