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Gun Definition, Types, and Usage Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：firearm (gun)

gun 🔊

/ɡʌn/

A metal weapon that shoots bullets very fast, used for fighting or protection.

Antique pistol on wooden table with book and map

firearm 🔊

➕

/ˈfaɪərɑːrm/

A portable weapon that uses gunpowder to propel bullets, typically held in the hand.

📁 Category：Warfare & Battle 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from Old English 'gunne', possibly from the Norse name 'Gunnhildr' meaning war maiden.

💡 Mnemonic

GUN sounds like the loud bang it makes – remember the sound of firing.

📖 Example

In old Western movies, the sheriff would always carry a gun to keep the town safe. 🔊 In old Western movies, the sheriff would always carry a gun to keep the town safe.

🔗 Collocations

gun control – Laws and policies that regulate the sale and ownership of firearms

gun license – A permit issued by authorities to own or carry a gun

gun safety – Practices and training to prevent accidental discharge or misuse of firearms

🔄 Synonyms

firearm (n.) – A portable gun that uses gunpowder to fire projectiles

pistol (n.) – A small handheld firearm designed to be fired with one hand

rifle (n.) – A long-barreled firearm with a rifled bore, fired from the shoulder

🌱 Derivatives

gunner (n.) – A person who operates a gun, especially in military or naval contexts

gunplay (n.) – The use of guns, especially in a conflict or film scene

gunshot (n.) – The sound or discharge of a gun

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'gun' originally referred to a large siege weapon in the 14th century, possibly from the Norse name 'Gunnhildr'. Over time, it came to denote handheld firearms.

Meaning 2：spray gun (gun)

gun 🔊

/ɡʌn/

A tool shaped like a gun, used to spray liquid like paint very quickly or to shoot nails into materials.

spray gun 🔊

➕

/spreɪ ɡʌn/

A device shaped like a gun that sprays paint or other liquids, or shoots nails for fastening.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He used a paint gun to quickly cover the old fence with a fresh coat of white. 🔊 He used a paint gun to quickly cover the old fence with a fresh coat of white.

🔗 Collocations

paint gun – A tool used to spray paint onto surfaces efficiently

spray gun nozzle – The interchangeable tip that controls the spray pattern and flow

nail gun – A tool that drives nails into wood or other materials using compressed air or electricity

🔄 Synonyms

sprayer (n.) – A handheld device that sprays liquids such as paint or pesticides

paint sprayer (n.) – A specific type of sprayer used exclusively for painting

nailer (n.) – A power tool that drives nails, similar to a nail gun

🚫 Antonyms

brush (n.) – A manual tool with bristles used for applying paint, slower than a spray gun

hammer (n.) – A manual tool for driving nails, requiring physical force instead of automation