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Gun
01
pistola, fusil
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
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The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
El sonido de un arma de fuego resonó en el campo de tiro.
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
El oficial de policía sacó su arma y la apuntó al sospechoso.
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
brazos musculosos, bíceps impresionantes
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
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He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
Ha estado levantando pesas durante años; ¡sus brazos son enormes!
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Está luciendo sus brazos musculosos después de un día intenso de entrenamiento de brazos.
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
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The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
acelerar, dar gas
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
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He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
Él aceleró el motor de su motocicleta, deleitándose con el rugido y la emoción de la aceleración.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Tan pronto como el semáforo se puso verde, ella aceleró el coche, ansiosa por adelantar al grupo.
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