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01
vuurwapen, pistool
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
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The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
Het geluid van een geweer dat afging, echode over de schietbaan.
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
De politieagent trok haar pistool en richtte het op de verdachte.
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
gespierde armen, indrukwekkende biceps
(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!
Hij tilt al jaren gewichten; zijnarmen zijn enorm!
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Hij pronkt met zijn gespierde armen na een killer armdag.
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
versnellen, gas geven
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.
Hij gunde de motor van zijn motorfiets, genietend van het gebrul en de kick van de acceleratie.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Zodra het verkeerslicht op groen sprong, gaf ze vol gas, gretig om voorop te liggen.
Lexicale Boom
gunnery
gun
