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Meaning ofgunin English

gun

us//gʌn//uk//gʌn//

Pluralguns
Past Tensegunned
Participle Verbgunning
Third Person Singularguns

Definitions

Noun
1. a device projecting objects forcefully; firearm
2. portable handgun or pistol
3. long firearm; rifle or shotgun
  The hunter carried a gun through the forest.
4. firearm for saluting or signalling
  The military used a gun to fire a salute.
5. a device firing projectiles; trigger-operated
  The police officer drew her gun from its holster.
6. a tube-based projectile launcher
  The engineer designed a new gun for the artillery unit.
7. a person skilled with firearms
  The coach hired a gun to provide firearms training.
Verb
1. to shoot someone down quickly
  The police had to gun down the suspect to prevent harm.
2. to accelerate or increase speed
  The driver had to gun the engine to get up the hill.
3. to enthusiastically support someone; a cause
  The fans began to gun for their favorite team to win.
4. to target or aim at someone (with hostility)
  The detective began to gun for the corrupt politician.

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