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'
gun (n.)
shoot with a gun