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Gun
01
pistolet
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
Exemples
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
Le son d'une arme à feu retentissait sur le champ de tir.
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
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
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 been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
Il soulève des poids depuis des années ; ses bras sont énormes !
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
The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
accélérer, donner des gaz
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
Exemples
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
Il a emballé le moteur de sa moto, se délectant du rugissement et de la sensation d'accélération.
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
