Synonyms: gun
Definition: the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
Usage: two runners started before the gun; a twenty gun salute
Similar words: discharge, firing, firing off
Definition: the act of discharging a gun
Synonyms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, throttle, gas, gas pedal, gun
Definition: a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Usage: he stepped on the gas
Similar words: pedal, treadle, foot lever, foot pedal
Definition: a lever that is operated with the foot
Synonyms: artillery, ordnance, heavy weapon, gun
Definition: large but transportable armament
Similar words: armament
Definition: weaponry used by military or naval force
Synonyms: grease-gun, gun
Definition: a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine
Similar words: pump
Definition: a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
Synonyms: gun
Definition: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Similar words: arm, weapon, weapon system
Definition: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Usage: he was licensed to carry a weapon
Synonyms: gun, gun for hire, gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, triggerman, torpedo, shooter
Definition: a professional killer who uses a gun
Similar words: murderer, manslayer, liquidator
Definition: a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
Definition: a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
Definition: a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
Usage: he is a crack shot; a poor shooter
Synonyms: gun
Definition: shoot with a gun