a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

large but transportable armament

[ Syn: artillery , heavy weapon , ordnance ]

a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

[ Syn: gunman ]

a professional killer who uses a gun

[ Syn: gunman , gunslinger , hired gun , gun for hire , triggerman , hit man , hitman , torpedo , shooter ]

a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine

[ Syn: grease-gun ]

a pedal that controls the throttle valve; he stepped on the gas

[ Syn: accelerator , accelerator pedal , gas pedal , gas , throttle ]

the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; two runners started before the gun; a twenty gun salute'

shoot with a gun