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Gun
/gʌn/
A weapon that shoots bullets or projectiles often used for defense, hunting, or sport.
Synonyms:
firearm
weapon
pistol
rifle
revolver
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
I've never fired a
gun
in my life.
'No, not rain,
guns
!
That's just what Neely's
gunning
for.
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
Very Often
Hint:
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