n.
1.a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
2.large but transportable armament
3.a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
4.a professional killer who uses a gun
5.a hand-operated pump that resembles a gun
6.a pedal that controls the throttle valve
7.the discharge of a gun as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies gun v.
1.shoot with a gun
Idiom of the Day
lay (something) to rest
to put an end to a rumor, to finish dealing with a problem and forget about it
We want to lay to rest the rumors about the financial problems in the company.
