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Gun
01
Schusswaffe, Pistole
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
Beispiele
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
Der Klang einer Schusswaffe hallte über den Schießstand.
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
Die Polizistin zog ihre Pistole und richtete sie auf den Verdächtigen.
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
Beispiele
He pressed the gun to accelerate the boat.
The gun responded instantly to pressure changes from the driver's foot.
03
a large weapon or piece of artillery, often transportable and used in military operations
Beispiele
The soldiers positioned the gun on the hillside for strategic advantage.
The museum displayed a 19th-century field gun.
04
the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute in military or ceremonial contexts
Beispiele
The cannon 's gun echoed across the battlefield as a salute.
Soldiers gave a gun for the queen's arrival.
05
a hand-operated device shaped like a pistol that injects grease or lubricant into machinery
Beispiele
The mechanic used a grease gun to lubricate the bearings.
A small gun delivered oil to hard-to-reach engine parts.
06
a professional assassin who works with a firearm
Beispiele
The mob hired a gun to eliminate their rival.
He earned a reputation as a cold, efficient gun for hire.
07
a person who shoots a firearm, especially in reference to their skill
Beispiele
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
muskulöse Arme, beeindruckende Bizeps
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
SlangBeispiele
He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
Er hebt seit Jahren Gewichte; seine Arme sind riesig!
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Er protzt mit seinen muskulösen Armen nach einem Killer-Arm-Tag.
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
Beispiele
The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
beschleunigen, Gas geben
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
Beispiele
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
Er jagte den Motor seines Motorrads hoch und genoss das Dröhnen und den Rausch der Beschleunigung.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Sobald die Ampel auf Grün sprang, gab sie Vollgas, begierig darauf, der Gruppe voraus zu sein.
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gunnery
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