gun
/ɡʌn/noun
Definitions
A device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon.
Example: Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults.
A device operated by a trigger and acting in a manner similar to a firearm.
Example: There are some guns that are not designed for killing.
A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
A pattern that "fires" out other patterns.
verb
Definitions
(with “down”) To shoot someone or something, usually with a firearm.
Example: He gunned down the hitmen.
To speed something up.
Example: He gunned the engine.
To offer vigorous support to a person or cause.
Example: He’s gunning for you.
To seek to attack someone; to take aim at someone.
Example: He's been gunning for you ever since you embarrassed him at the party.