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Gun
01
arma de fogo, pistola
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
Exemplos
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
O som de uma arma disparando ecoou pelo campo de tiro.
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
A policial sacou sua arma e a apontou para o suspeito.
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
braços musculosos, bíceps impressionantes
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
SlangExemplos
He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
Ele tem levantado pesos há anos; seus braços são enormes!
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Ele está exibindo seus braços musculosos após um dia intenso de treino de braços.
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
Exemplos
The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
acelerar, dar gás
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
Exemplos
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
Ele acelerou o motor da sua motocicleta, deleitando-se com o rugido e a emoção da aceleração.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Assim que o semáforo ficou verde, ela acelerou o carro, ansiosa para ficar à frente do grupo.
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