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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.

(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.

Well-developed muscles of the upper arm, especially the biceps and triceps.