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Gun
01
pistolet
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
Exemples
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
L'officier de police a sorti son arme et l'a pointée vers le suspect.
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
Exemples
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
Exemples
The museum displayed a 19th-century field gun.
04
the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute in military or ceremonial contexts
Exemples
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
Exemples
A small gun delivered oil to hard-to-reach engine parts.
06
a professional assassin who works with a firearm
Exemples
He earned a reputation as a cold, efficient gun for hire.
07
a person who shoots a firearm, especially in reference to their skill
Exemples
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
bras musclés, biceps impressionnants
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
SlangExemples
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Il exhibe ses bras musclés après une journée d'entraînement intense des bras.
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
Exemples
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
accélérer, donner des gaz
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
Exemples
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Dès que le feu de circulation est passé au vert, elle a accéléré la voiture, impatiente de devancer le peloton.
Arbre Lexical
gunnery
gun
