gun

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Arma de fogo

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

   Sinônimosfirearmpiecerodshooter

2. ToolB1formal

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

   Pistola

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapplicatordispenserejectorinjectorsprayer

3. Starting deviceB1formal

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

   Pistola de partida

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa acelerar bruscamente o motor de um veículo ou aumentar a velocidade, ou ainda atirar em alguém com arma de fogo.

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.

   Acelerar bruscamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccelerateflooropen upracerevspeed upstep on it

   Antônimosbrakedecelerateslow

2. To shoot with a gunB2informal

   To shoot someone or something using a firearm.

   Atirar em

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblastdrillfireplugpoppumpriddleshoot

Variantes phrasalgun down