gun
Pronunciation
/ɡʌn/

Definition & Meaning of "gun"in English

Gun
01

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

gun definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
guns
Examples
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
02

a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats

gun definition and meaning
Examples
He pressed the gun to accelerate the boat.
03

a large weapon or piece of artillery, often transportable and used in military operations

Examples
The soldiers positioned the gun on the hillside for strategic advantage.
04

the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute in military or ceremonial contexts

Examples
The cannon 's gun echoed across the battlefield as a salute.
05

a hand-operated device shaped like a pistol that injects grease or lubricant into machinery

Examples
The mechanic used a grease gun to lubricate the bearings.
06

a professional assassin who works with a firearm

Examples
The mob hired a gun to eliminate their rival.
07

a person who shoots a firearm, especially in reference to their skill

Examples
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
08

(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps

Slang

What does "guns" mean in body slang?

The term "guns" (usually plural) refers to a person's well-developed, muscular upper arms, especially the biceps and triceps. The structure uses "gun" metaphorically to suggest power, strength, or something "impressive and loaded," extending it to visible muscle definition. It is informal and commonly used in fitness or casual speech, often as a compliment like "nice guns," emphasizing arm strength or physique.

Examples
He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
to gun
01

to fire a firearm

to gun definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
gun
3rd person singular
guns
Present participle
gunning
Past simple
gunned
Past participle
gunned
Examples
The police gunned at the target during training.
02

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

Examples
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
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