1. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel).
Synonyms
- stock
- cartridge remover
- whaling gun
- air gun
- airgun
- antiaircraft gun
- action
- gun muzzle
- gun-sight
- flak
- ack-ack
- gun chamber
- firing mechanism
- antiaircraft
- spring gun
- small-arm
- barrel
- cannon
- gunstock
- piece
- minute gun
- extractor
- action mechanism
- cartridge ejector
- firearm
- gunsight
- safety lock
- firing chamber
- arm
- safety catch
- trigger
- magazine
- set gun
- gun trigger
- gun barrel
- breechloader
- clip
- cartridge extractor
- gas gun
- cartridge clip
- Quaker gun
- weapon system
- ack-ack gun
- air rifle
- gunlock
- muzzle
- weapon
- flack
- ejector
- pom-pom
Antonyms
- disassemble
- disjoin
- black
- white
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Example sentences of the word gun
1. Noun, singular or mass
Spray solvent onto the gun metal and use a dry chamois cloth to work it into the metal.
2. Adjective
Coat all components with a light coat of gun oil.
Quotes containing the word gun
1. On 'Sufferer,' I'm talking about the younger generation that has no other option for success than to find a gun somewhere. I try to appeal to them: 'I know you a sufferer, but it doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn't expect any better.' It's a lot different than from what I usually say, like, 'Get busy, shake that thing.'
- Sean Paul
2. I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.- Atticus Finch
- Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
3. As for gun control advocates, I have no hope whatever that any facts whatever will make the slightest dent in their thinking - or lack of thinking.
- Thomas Sowell
2. six-gun
noun. a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets).
Synonyms
- Colt
- shooting iron
- pistol
- revolver
- six-shooter
- side arm
3. gun-sight
noun. a sight used for aiming a gun.
Synonyms
- view finder
- peep sight
- telescopic sight
- gun
- gunsight
- open sight
- telescope sight
- battlesight
- battle sight
- finder
- viewfinder
- sights
- panoramic sight
4. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] large but transportable armament.
Synonyms
- cannon
- four-pounder
- heavy weapon
- stock
- ordnance
- armament
- field artillery
- field gun
- artillery
- battery
Antonyms
- stabilization
- dormant
- inactivity
- inactiveness
5. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies.
Synonyms
- firing off
- discharge
Antonyms
- overstock
- understock
- irregular
6. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability).
Synonyms
- shooter
- shot
Antonyms
- unmuzzle
- untie
- dissuasion
7. gun
verb. ['ˈgʌn'] shoot with a gun.
Synonyms
- shoot
- machine gun
Antonyms
- understate
- leaded gasoline
- unleaded gasoline
8. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine.
Synonyms
- pump
Antonyms
- defense
- offensive
9. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] a pedal that controls the throttle valve.
Synonyms
- foot lever
- gas
- auto
- car
- accelerator
- motorcar
- aeroplane
- gas pedal
- treadle
- automobile
- foot pedal
- machine
- accelerator pedal
- pedal
- plane
- airplane
Antonyms
- nonstandard
- activation
- sink
- source
10. gun
noun. ['ˈgʌn'] a professional killer who uses a gun.
Synonyms
- gunman
- hitman
- shooter
- murderer
- gun for hire
- liquidator
- manslayer
- hit man
- gunslinger
- triggerman
- torpedo
Antonyms
- disarm
- lengthen
- detach
- unclip