Meaning of 'gun'

noun

a professional killer who uses a gun

Synonyms: torpedo shooter gunman gunslinger hired gun gun for hire triggerman hit man hitman

noun

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

Synonyms: gunman

verb

shoot with a gun

noun

the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

Example: "two runners started before the gun"

noun

a pedal that controls the throttle valve

Synonyms: accelerator throttle accelerator pedal gas pedal gas

noun

large but transportable armament

Synonyms: artillery heavy weapon ordnance

noun

a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver

Synonyms: grease-gun

noun

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