gun

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used for shooting projectiles, typically a rifle or a pistol.

  - "He went to the gun range to practice shooting."
  - "The sound of the gun going off startled the deer."
  - "The sheriff drew his gun and ordered the suspect to surrender."

• noun

  A weapon that discharges bullets or other projectiles.

  - "The soldiers were given orders to load their guns and prepare for battle."
  - "The hunter took aim with his gun and fired at the elk."
  - "The gangster pulled out his gun and demanded that everyone in the room empty their pockets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡʌn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=862141"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gun
fun , bun , dun , run

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Variants

List of all variants of gun that leads to same result
gun , gunned , guns , under the gun , gun for , gunned for , gunning , gunning for , guns for , gun control , gun lap , gun laps , gun moll , gun molls , gun room , gun rooms , gun-shy , gun down , gunned down , gunning down , guns down , air gun , air guns , anti-gun

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Etymology

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Old English gunn, probably from a Germanic source meaning 'to throw'. The word gun is derived from the Old Norse word gunnr, which meant 'throwing stick'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a gun was in China during the 13th century.

2. The largest gun ever made was the D.N.A. 130mm Railgun, which was developed by the U.S. Navy.

3. The fastest bullet ever fired from a gun was traveling at a speed of 2,820 miles per hour.

4. The term 'bang' comes from the sound of a gun going off.

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Related Concepts

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1. ammunition: Ammunition is the supply of bullets, shells, or other projectiles for a gun.

2. firearm: A firearm is a type of gun that uses gunpowder to propel a projectile.

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Culture

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Guns have been a significant part of human history, dating back to ancient China and the Middle East. They have been used for hunting, self-defense, and warfare. In literature, guns have been depicted as symbols of power and violence, such as in Ernest Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'. In art, guns have been used as symbols of rebellion and revolution, such as in Jacques-Louis David's 'The Intervention of the Sabine Women'. In music, guns have been used as metaphors for power and aggression, such as in N.W.A's 'Straight Outta Compton'.

How to Memorize "gun"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a gun, imagine a long metal tube with a trigger at the end. See the gun being loaded with bullets or shells. Visualize the gun being aimed and fired.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the word gun with the sound of a gun going off or the sight of a gun being fired.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word gun, use the mnemonic 'Guns Go Off Underneath No Trees' to remember the spelling.

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