n.
Pronunciation: ' g ə n
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 projectile
2 a : a discharge of a gun especially as a salute or signal b : a signal marking a beginning or ending
3 a : HUNTER b : GUNMAN
4 : something suggesting a gun in shape or function
5 : THROTTLE
– gunned \ ' g ə nd \ adjective
– under the gun : under pressure or attack