Gun
01
skjutvapen, pistol
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
Exempel
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
Ljudet av en pistol som avfyrades ekade över skjutbanan.
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
Polisen drog sin pistol och riktade den mot den misstänkte.
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
muskulösa armar, imponerande biceps
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
SlangExempel
He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
Han har lyft vikter i åratal; hansarmar är enorma!
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
Han visar upp sina muskulösa armar efter en killer armdag.
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
Exempel
The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
accelerera, ge gas
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
Exempel
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
Han gasade på motorcykelns motor, njöt av vrålet och rusningen av accelerationen.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
Så fort trafikljuset slog om till grönt sparkade hon igång bilen, ivrig att komma före packen.
Lexikalt Träd
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