gun

A noun referring to a weapon that uses explosive force to propel a projectile, typically a bullet, from a metal tube.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее оружие, которое использует взрывную силу для выстрела снаряда, обычно пули, из металлической трубки.esSustantivo que designa un arma que dispara proyectiles, generalmente balas, mediante la fuerza expansiva de una explosión u otro mecanismo, y que puede ser de diversos tamaños y formas.frNom désignant une arme qui propulse un projectile, généralement une balle, grâce à une force explosive, à travers un tube métallique. Il peut s'agir d'une arme de poing ou d'une arme longue.deSchusswaffe, die mithilfe von Explosionskraft ein Geschoss, meist eine Kugel, durch einen metallischen Lauf abfeuert. Der Begriff umfasst Handfeuerwaffen wie Pistolen und Revolver sowie Langwaffen wie Gewehre.ptSubstantivo que designa uma arma que usa força explosiva para disparar um projétil, geralmente uma bala, a partir de um tubo metálico. Pode se referir a armas de fogo em geral ou, em contextos militares, a peças de artilharia.zh一种利用爆炸力从金属管中发射弹丸（通常是子弹）的武器。也可泛指任何火器。arاسم يشير إلى سلاح ناري يستخدم قوة انفجار البارود لدفع مقذوف، عادة رصاصة، عبر أنبوب معدني. ويشمل أنواعًا متعددة مثل المسدس والبندقية والرشاش.

1. Weapon A2 formal

   A weapon that shoots bullets or shells through a metal tube.

   • The police officer carried a gun in his holster.
   • Hunters use a gun to shoot game.
   • He was arrested for possessing an illegal gun.

   ruОружиеesArma de fuego portátilfrarme à feu portativedeSchusswaffeptArma de fogozh枪arسلاح ناري

   Synonyms: firearmpiecerodshooter

2. Tool B1 formal

   A device that uses pressure to force out a substance, like a glue gun or spray gun.

   • She used a glue gun to attach the decorations.
   • The painter used a spray gun to apply the paint evenly.
   • A staple gun is useful for upholstery projects.

   ruИнструментesPistola de aplicaciónfrPistolet (outil à pression)deWerkzeugptPistolazh工具arأداة

   Synonyms: applicatordispenserejectorinjectorsprayer

3. Starting device B1 formal

   A device used to start a race, typically firing a blank cartridge.

   • The starter fired the gun to begin the race.
   • The runners waited for the sound of the starting gun.
   • The official raised the gun to signal the start.

   ruСтартовый пистолетespistola de salidafrPistolet de départdeStartpistoleptPistola de partidazh发令枪arمسدس البدء

• guns plural form
• guns' possessive plural form
• gun's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to accelerate an engine or vehicle suddenly, or to shoot someone with a gun.

ruГлагол, означающий резко увеличить обороты двигателя или скорость транспортного средства, или застрелить кого-либо из огнестрельного оружия.esVerbo que significa acelerar bruscamente un motor o un vehículo, o disparar a alguien con un arma de fuego.frVerbe signifiant faire accélérer fortement un moteur ou un véhicule, ou abattre quelqu'un par balle avec une arme à feu.deVerb, das bedeutet, die Drehzahl eines Motors stark zu erhöhen bzw. das Fahrzeug zu beschleunigen oder jemanden mit einer Feuerwaffe zu erschießen.ptVerbo que significa acelerar bruscamente o motor de um veículo ou aumentar a velocidade, ou ainda atirar em alguém com arma de fogo.zh动词，指猛踩油门使发动机转速骤增或车辆加速，也指用枪射击某人。arفعل يعني زيادة سرعة دوران المحرك أو سرعة المركبة بشكل مفاجئ، أو إطلاق النار على شخص ما وإصابته أو قتله بسلاح ناري.

1. To accelerate quickly B2 informal

   To suddenly increase the speed of a vehicle, especially by pressing the accelerator pedal hard.

   • He gunned the engine and sped off down the street.
   • The driver gunned the motorcycle to overtake the truck.
   • She gunned the car through the yellow light.

   ruРезко ускоритьesacelerar a fondofrAccélérer brusquementdeSchnell beschleunigenptAcelerar bruscamentezh猛踩油门arزيادة السرعة فجأة

   Synonyms: accelerateflooropen upracerevspeed upstep on it

   Antonyms: brakedecelerateslow

2. To shoot with a gun B2 informal

   To shoot someone or something using a firearm.

   • The robber gunned down the security guard.
   • He was gunned in the street during the gang fight.
   • The hunter gunned the deer with a single shot.

   ruЗастрелитьesdisparar con un arma de fuegofrtirer sur (quelqu'un) avec une arme à feudeErschießenptAtirar emzh枪击arأطلق النار

   Synonyms: blastdrillfireplugpoppumpriddleshoot

• gunned past participle
• gunned past simple
• gunning present participle
• guns third person singular

Phrasal variants: gun down