Main Entry:

¹gun

Pronunciation:

\ˈgən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English gonne, gunne

Date:

14th century

1 a: a piece of ordnance usually with high muzzle velocity and comparatively flat trajectory b: a portable firearm (as a rifle or handgun) c: a device that throws a projectile2 a: a discharge of a gun especially as a salute or signal b: a signal marking a beginning or ending3 a: hunter b: gunman4: something suggesting a gun in shape or function5: throttle

— gunned \ˈgənd\ adjective

— under the gun

: under pressure or attack