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  1. 1. of Gin Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A weapon which throws or propels a missile to a distance; any firearm or instrument for throwing projectiles by the explosion of gunpowder, consisting of a tube or barrel closed at one end, in which the projectile is placed, with an explosive charge behind, which is ignited by various means. Muskets, rifles, carbines, and fowling pieces are smaller guns, for hand use, and are called small arms. Larger guns are called cannon, ordnance, fieldpieces, carronades, howitzers, etc. See these terms in the Vocabulary. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A piece of heavy ordnance; in a restricted sense, a cannon. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Violent blasts of wind. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. To practice fowling or hunting small game; -- chiefly in participial form; as, to go gunning. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. large but transportable armament Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. a professional killer who uses a gun Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a pedal that controls the throttle valve Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies Source: wordnet

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