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Word: Gun
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English gunne, gonne, perhaps from a pet form of the Scandinavian name Gunnhildr, from gunnr + hildr, both meaning ‘war’
ɡʌn
a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
Short Definition:weapon firing bullets, shells, etc.
muscular arms; well-developed biceps muscles
Short Definition:muscular arms
Examples:- it's encouraging to note that Schwarzenegger wasn't born with massive guns
Word: Gun
Speech Type: Verb
ɡʌn
cause (an engine) to race
Short Definition:cause engine to race
Examples:- as Neil gunned the engine the boat jumped forward
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