Word: gun
Phonetic:
/ɡʌn/
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A device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon. Example: Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults.
A device operated by a trigger and acting in a manner similar to a firearm. Example: There are some guns that are not designed for killing.
A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
A pattern that "fires" out other patterns.
(metonym) A person who carries or uses a rifle, shotgun or handgun.
(usually in the plural) The biceps.
(in the plural) Violent blasts of wind.
An expert.
(with “down”) To shoot someone or something, usually with a firearm. Example: He gunned down the hitmen.
To speed something up. Example: He gunned the engine.
To offer vigorous support to a person or cause. Example: He’s gunning for you.
To seek to attack someone; to take aim at someone. Example: He's been gunning for you ever since you embarrassed him at the party.
To practice fowling or hunting small game; chiefly in participial form: to go gunning.
To masturbate while observing and visible to a corrections officer.
You can find a list of possible crossword clues for GUN below.