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Gun
01
fucile, pistola
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
Esempi
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
Il suono di una pistola che sparava echeggiava nel poligono di tiro.
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
L'agente di polizia ha estratto la sua pistola e l'ha puntata contro il sospettato.
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
bracci muscolosi, bicipiti impressionanti
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
SlangEsempi
He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
Solleva pesi da anni; le sue braccia sono enormi!
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Sta mettendo in mostra i suoi bracci muscolosi dopo una giornata intensa di allenamento delle braccia.
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
Esempi
The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
accelerare, dare gas
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
Esempi
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
Lui ha schiacciato il motore della sua moto, godendosi il rombo e la scarica di accelerazione.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Non appena il semaforo è diventato verde, ha accelerato l'auto, ansiosa di superare il gruppo.
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