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Gun

/gʌn/
A weapon that shoots bullets or projectiles often used for defense, hunting, or sport.

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Examples:

I've never fired a gun in my life.

'No, not rain, guns!

That's just what Neely's gunning for.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Old Norse word "gunnr," which means war, the word evolved into Middle English as "gonne," referring to a cannon-like weapon.

Usage Statistics:

134 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
bulb Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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