Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A weapon that shoots bullets or projectiles often used for defense, hunting, or sport. Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
The police officer carries a gun.He collects old guns from different countries.
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
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