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• Nom 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.

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

1. A2formal

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

   arme à feu portative

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

   Synonymesfirearmpiecerodshooter

2. ToolB1formal

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

   Pistolet (outil à pression)

   • 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.

   Synonymesapplicatordispenserejectorinjectorsprayer

3. Starting deviceB1formal

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

   Pistolet de départ

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant faire accélérer fortement un moteur ou un véhicule, ou abattre quelqu'un par balle avec une arme à feu.

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

1. To accelerate quicklyB2informal

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

   Accélérer brusquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccelerateflooropen upracerevspeed upstep on it

   Antonymesbrakedecelerateslow

2. To shoot with a gunB2informal

   To shoot someone or something using a firearm.

   tirer sur (quelqu'un) avec une arme à feu

   • 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.

   Synonymesblastdrillfireplugpoppumpriddleshoot

Variantes phrasalgun down